Placement Student - Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Cummins Inc; Welton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is offering a placement year starting in Summer 2027 in the UK. The role supports Global Manufacturing Engineering to deliver automation, robotics, and process innovations, while assisting with Manufacturing Innovation administration and technology deployment.

You will develop knowledge of how technology drives business results and may lead projects in the advanced technology space. Candidates should be studying a BEng or MEng in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Management,

Qualifications

• Currently studying a UK university in a relevant engineering field.
• IT proficient with the MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Support Global Manufacturing Engineering to deliver Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technologies.
• Assist in administration and management of Manufacturing Innovation.
• Become knowledgeable in how technology delivers business results.
• Lead projects in 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

Education

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

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

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