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Cummins

Placement Student - Quality Improvements Analyst

Oct 6, 2026• Daventry, United Kingdom

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At Cummins, we believe people should feel continuously challenged and engaged, making meaningful contributions and growing in their careers.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Engineering
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Placement Student -Quality Improvement Analyst

We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Improvement Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Daventry. 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.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Support the Quality Management System (QMS) through data collection, reporting, and documentation updates.
  • Assist in conducting process reviews, audits, and root cause analyses for non-conformances or issues.
  • Gather and analyze performance and quality data (e.g., defect rates, rework, complaints) to identify trends.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence.
  • Help prepare presentations and reports for management reviews or project updates; collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, supply chain, etc.) to implement improvements.
  • Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of ISO 9001 standards (or other regulatory requirements).

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Working towards a degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, Data analysis, Supply Chain/Logistics, Planning or Statistics related fields; proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or similar).
  • Great communication, presentation, project management, report writing and documentation skills.
  • Strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking by working on real-life processes; gain awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry.
  • Develop a mindset for continuous improvement and professional growth.

CLOSING DATE: (Tuesday, 17 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2439559

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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  • Posted: Oct 6, 2026
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