Placement Student - Manufacturing Engineering
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Placement Student - Manufacturing Engineering
Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL . We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today's most innovative thinkers to solve the world's toughest problems.
We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That's what #LifeAtCummins is all about.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineering Student to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Power Systems Business Segment in Daventry, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!
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This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Provide functional support to the team with data analytics related to the projects assigned.
- Support team with project management and lead own projects.
- Supports several aspects of a function's Functional Excellence efforts. (e.g., ergonomics related tasks)
- This position may provide exposure to multiple Cummins business units and sub-functions within a global environment.
- Analyse and interpret data to draw conclusions to improve business processes and create innovative solutions to drive improvements in current processes.
- Ensuring working policies and procedures are maintained.
QUALIFICATIONS
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Studying towards a bachelor's or master's degree from across all Engineering STEM-related subjects and not graduating this academic year.
- Preferred Discipline: Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Engineering/ Automotive Engineering.
- Practical approach to support technical evaluation and ability to manage own challenging projects.
- Teamwork, ability to work on multiple assignments and within cross functional groups, very well-developed communication skills. PC literacy (Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook).
Working at Cummins
At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression or other status protected by law.
CLOSING DATE: 12th NOVEMBER 2025
Job Manufacturing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type
ReqID 2419121
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Leave of Absence
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- Stock Purchase Program
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Tuition Reimbursement
Diversity and Inclusion