On-Site Engineering Placement: Quality & Data Analytics

Cummins Europe; Daventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry is seeking an enthusiastic engineering placement student to join the Plant Quality team for a 12-month placement starting Summer 2027. You will work on shop-floor defect diagnosis, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support quality improvements.

The role requires being on-site and relocating if needed; training will be provided for Power BI and other analytical tools. This placement offers real-world experience in a global manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Studying for a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Data analysis skills with Microsoft packages; Power BI experience is a plus but full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist defect diagnosis and parts disposition on the shop floor.
• Collate and analyse machine/assembly data via Power BI, Minitab, etc., and identify improvement areas.
• Coordinate with multiple teams to report and repair defects.
• Collaborate with suppliers on weekly reports, improvements and actions.
• Work cross-functionally to gain exposure to various business areas and projects.
• Support Quality Group presentations.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Daventry is seeking an enthusiastic engineering placement student to join the Plant Quality team for a 12-month placement starting Summer 2027. You will work on shop-floor defect diagnosis, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to support quality improvements.

The role requires being on-site and relocating if needed; training will be provided for Power BI and other analytical tools. This placement offers real-world experience in a global manufacturing environment.