Placement Student - Manufacturing Engineer

Cummins; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Huddersfield is seeking an enthusiastic Placement Student for a Manufacturing Engineer role. This placement offers a unique opportunity to learn how a major global organization operates, focusing on key manufacturing processes. Suitable candidates will be pursuing a STEM degree and possess strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Successful applicants can expect a rewarding experience with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be studying toward a relevant STEM degree.
• IT competence is required for effective communication and collaboration.
• Good problem-solving and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and implementation of manufacturing processes.
• Assists in specific projects to meet safety and manufacturing goals.
• Participates in development of manufacturing standards using improvement tools.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

IT competence with Microsoft Office

Education

Studying toward an applicable STEM degree

Job description

Placement Student - Manufacturing Engineer

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Job Description

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Components Business Segment in Huddersfield. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Contributes to the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while contributing to teams.
• Assists with the work for specific projects to create and implement all aspects of manufacturing processes to ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications are met.
• Contributes by applying the knowledge or use of manufacturing principles and practices to improve manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Assists with the development of manufacturing standards and working methods by using continuous improvement tools.
• Works with internal and external resources on specific project assignments.
• Learns the knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices as they are applied to Cummins.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Studying toward an applicable STEM degree.
• IT competent with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and collaboration skills both written and verbally.
• Good problem‑solving abilities.

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2420713
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Job Schedule Full time
• Role Category On‑site with Flexibility
• Locations St Andrew's Road East, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 6RA, GB
• Affiliated to Bargaining Unit/Trade Union No