Placement: Advanced Manufacturing Engineer – Innovation & Automation

Cummins Inc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc invites candidates for a placement year starting Summer 2027. You will support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technologies, including automation and robotics.

You will assist in Manufacturing Innovation administration and learn how technology drives business results. The role involves leading projects in the innovation space, helping plants develop new solutions, and contributing to GME initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering or a STEM degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.
• Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to network and add value.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering to deliver Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (Automation, Robotics, processes).
• Assist in the administration and management of Manufacturing Innovation.
• 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

Team collaboration

IT proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

Cummins Inc invites candidates for a placement year starting Summer 2027. You will support Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) to deliver Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technologies, including automation and robotics.

You will assist in Manufacturing Innovation administration and learn how technology drives business results. The role involves leading projects in the innovation space, helping plants develop new solutions, and contributing to GME initiatives as needed.