Placement Student – Project Management Engineering Services

targetjobs UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in the UK is seeking a Placement Student - Engineering Services to join its team. This full-time internship offers an opportunity to learn and develop your engineering skills while collaborating with various functions in a dynamic environment. Candidates must be studying towards a relevant degree and have strong communication and problem-solving abilities. The role commences in Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be studying towards a relevant degree.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Methodical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring prototype material and production launches occur timely.
• Liaising with functions including Design, Validation, and Manufacturing.
• Supporting Product Lifecycle and Data Management processes.
• Applying engineering principles across various projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High data analysis skills

Project management skills

Initiative and problem-solving skills

Education

STEM/Business/Project Management/Supply Chain degree

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Overview

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 adaptability for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Student - Engineering Services to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington. 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that prototype material, prototype build events and production launches occur timely.
• Liaising with a wide variety of functions including Design, Validation, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Communicating technical information to associated functions, suppliers, and customers.
• Supporting the Product Lifecycle and Product Data Management processes.
• Working as part of a functional team, applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices across various areas and projects in the Design, Development, Analysis and Release of engine components through the product life cycle.

Additional Responsibilities Unique To This Position

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a STEM/Business/Project Management/Supply Chain degree.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders on a global basis, using project management skills to aid with this.
• High data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft packages.
• Ability to show initiative and methodical problem-solving skills, with the ability and desire to take on additional skills.

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.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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