Placement Student - Manufacturing Engineering

DESCRIPTION

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 Industrial Engineering business unit in Darlington. 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!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2026, this role is 100% site-based.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using LEAN tools and Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement project across the Manufacturing process


• Planning, design, purchase and implementation of integrated manufacturing and assembly processes, managing different projects of varying sizes to successful conclusions


• Compiling and presenting data on Key Performance Indicators for department scorecard


• Manage engineering release process to introduce new parts/options


• Develop and manage Power BI dashboards for the team


• Review/develop assembly workstation documentation including assembly graphics using CREO/CAD

QUALIFICATIONS

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing/Controls Engineering or similar


• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and a keen willingness to learn


• A good level of IT skills including the use of Microsoft applications, Minitab experience would also be beneficial although is not essential


• Experience with CREO/CAD would also be beneficial, although is not essential.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12th November 2025

Job: Manufacturing

Organization: Cummins Inc.

Role Category: On-site with Flexibility

Job Type: Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID: 2420198

Relocation Package: No

100% On-Site: No

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