Placement Student - Engineering Plant Support

Cummins Europe; Daventry; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, United Kingdom, invites applications for an Engineering Plant Support Placement Student within the Power Systems Business segment. The role is onsite three days per week, with relocation/travel required, and commences Summer 2027.

You'll gain exposure to global operations and contribute to cross-functional projects. You will lead PDECR initiatives from concept to implementation and build broad technical knowledge while partnering with Quality, Manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree with a 12-month placement year in mechanical, automotive, aeronautical engineering or STEM degrees.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between Operations teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Planning) and Engineering.
• Work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to identify and resolve technical and operational issues across multiple lines.
• Lead technical investigations with SMEs and cross-functional teams to identify root causes and containment actions.
• Lead at least one PDECR from concept through implementation, applying basic project management and coordinating stakeholder input.
• Build a strong cross-functional network and develop broad technical knowledge.

Skills

Written communication

Teamwork

MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel)

Education

Mechanical engineering

Automotive engineering

Aeronautical engineering

STEM degree

Job description

Placement Student – Engineering Plant Support

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Plant Support Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Power Systems Business segment in Daventry, United Kingdom .

During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation 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 in Summer 2027.

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

• As part of the team, you will act as a key link between Operations teams - including Quality, Manufacturing, and Materials Planning - and Engineering, supporting effective communication and collaboration across functions.
• You will work cross-functionally in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment to identify and resolve a wide range of technical and operational issues across the Engine, Genset, and Cylinder Head Assembly Lines, as well as the Cylinder Block Machining Line and Production Test Cells.
• You will lead technical investigations and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement effective containment actions, and drive issues through to resolution.
• You will lead at least one long‑term Plant Derived Engineering Change Request (PDECR) from concept through implementation - this will involve applying basic project management principles, developing and evaluating multiple engineering concepts, leading design reviews, coordinating stakeholder input, and securing the necessary approvals to release the final solution.
• Through this role, you will build a strong cross‑functional network while developing broad technical skills and in-depth product knowledge.

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

• In the process of completing a degree with a 12-month placement year in mechanical, automotive, aeronautical engineering or relevant STEM degrees.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally on work tasks.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team (with support as required)
• Confidence in office work environment and working on MS office (PowerPoint and Excel)

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 th of November.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

Relocation Package No

100% On‑Site No