Operations & Data Analytics Placement 2027 (Darlington)

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins is offering a placement opportunity in Darlington for a Business Management/Data Science student. The role requires onsite presence three days per week, with relocation possible for the year-long placement commencing Summer 2027.

You will interact with stakeholders, compile KPIs, and use AI, Minitab and Excel to analyse manufacturing data. The role focuses on capacity, efficiency improvements, and departmental budget analysis within Operations Management.

Qualifications

• Institutional placement for a degree in Business Management, Data Science, or related disciplines.
• Willing to relocate to Darlington for a placement year.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Power BI and Minitab desirable.
• Ability to present data effectively and interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile and distribute Key Performance Indicators.
• Use AI, Minitab and Excel to prepare data.
• Design studies and systems to capture manufacturing data to understand performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data providing key recommendations for improving capacity and efficiency.
• Compile and conduct analysis on departmental budgets.
• Completing administration of employee records

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Data presentation

Data analysis

Budget analysis

Education

Pursuing degree in Business Management/Data Science

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Cummins is offering a placement opportunity in Darlington for a Business Management/Data Science student. The role requires onsite presence three days per week, with relocation possible for the year-long placement commencing Summer 2027.

You will interact with stakeholders, compile KPIs, and use AI, Minitab and Excel to analyse manufacturing data. The role focuses on capacity, efficiency improvements, and departmental budget analysis within Operations Management.