Placement Student: Manufacturing Engineer 12 Months — Lean & NPI

Cummins Europe; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering placement student for the Value Package Introduction (VPI) team in Huddersfield. The role focuses on supporting new product launches, applying LEAN practices, and helping to design efficient assembly layouts.

You will work on cross-functional projects, develop process improvements, and gain exposure to CREO/CAD documentation and data analysis. Summer 2027 start, onsite with weekly flexibility for relocation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree or similar.
• Excellent communication and a willingness to learn.
• IT skills including MS Office; CREO/CAD experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in New Product Launch Projects from concept to Start of Production.
• Apply LEAN tools and 5S to drive improvements in manufacturing.
• Plan, design, purchase and implement integrated processes and assembly layouts.
• Compile and present KPI data; chair meetings as required.
• Work with the team to implement process improvements in assembly and machining.
• Review assembly workstation documentation and graphics using CREO/CAD.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CREO/CAD

Microsoft Office

Minitab (beneficial)

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineering placement student for the Value Package Introduction (VPI) team in Huddersfield. The role focuses on supporting new product launches, applying LEAN practices, and helping to design efficient assembly layouts.

You will work on cross-functional projects, develop process improvements, and gain exposure to CREO/CAD documentation and data analysis. Summer 2027 start, onsite with weekly flexibility for relocation.