Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Placement 2027

Cummins; Daventry; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Daventry, United Kingdom, invites an enthusiastic Advanced Manufacturing Engineer placement to join the Global Manufacturing Engineering team. You will learn how a major global organization operates and gain hands-on exposure to automation, robotics, and manufacturing innovation during your placement year commencing Summer 2027.

The role requires onsite presence three days a week with travel or relocation as needed.

Qualifications

• Studying BEng or MEng in manufacturing-related fields.
• IT proficient with MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).
• Good communication and influencing skills, able to build networks and deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering to deliver Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (Automation, Robotics, processes, etc).
• Assist in the administration and management of Manufacturing Innovation.
• Become knowledgeable in the value of technology in delivering business results.
• Lead projects in the advanced technology/process innovation space.
• Support plants to develop new solutions to current business issues.
• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering initiatives as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literacy

Education

BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering/Manufacturing Management/Mechanical Engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing, Technology and Innovation for our Global Manufacturing Engineering team in Daventry, United Kingdom. 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.

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf

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

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (Automation, Robotics, processes, etc)
• Assist in the administration and management of Manufacturing Innovation
• Become knowledgeable in the value of technology in delivering business results
• Lead projects in the advanced technology/process innovation space
• Support plants to develop new solutions to current business issues
• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering initiatives as needed

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Studying BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or STEM degree
• IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint)
• Good communication and influencing skills, able to build networks and deliver value
• Positive attitude, strong personal motivation, and an effective member of a team

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CLOSING DATE: 13th of November 2026

About the Company

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.