Placement Student - New Product Introduction (Quality)

Cummins Europe; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Huddersfield is seeking a Placement Student for New Product Introduction in Quality for the Plant VPI business unit.

This on-site role starts Summer 2027 and offers a hands-on view of how a global organization operates, helping you build expertise and power your potential. You will support turbo approval activities for new product introductions, work solo and in teams on key tasks, apply problem-solving to improve processes, and represent Cummins Turbo Technologies to customers

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Eligible for a placement year and on-site role.
• Available to start Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate turbo approval activities for new product introductions.
• Work independently and in a team to support key tasks and projects.
• Use problem-solving skills to improve processes.
• Represent Cummins Turbo Technologies to customers and internally.

Skills

Ambition

Flexibility

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – New Product Introduction (Quality)

We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product Introduction to join our team specializing in Quality for our Plant VPI business unit 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 ON-SITE role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027.

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

• Assisting with the coordination of turbo approval activities for new product introduction - Line Approval process and handling of product
• Working both independently and within a team to support key tasks and projects
• Using problem solving skills to improve processes and procedures
• Representing and promoting Cummins Turbo Technologies to the customer, internally and externally

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

• Working towards a degree in an appropriate Mechanical or Automotive Engineering discipline
• Ambition, flexibility, creativity and a desire to learn and take on responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time managements skills
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing or Quality environment would be advantageous

CLOSING DATE: 12th November 11:59PM

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2434851

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.