Placement Student - Quality

targetjobs UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Turbo Technologies in Huddersfield is seeking an enthusiastic student to join the Quality team for the Plant VPI unit. This placement year will provide exposure to how a global engineering leader operates and the tools to power your potential.

The role is on-site and Summer 2027 start. You will work under supervision on tasks such as coordinating turbo approval activities for new product introductions, and you will contribute to process improvements while learning to operate in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Understanding of industrial or production engineering.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Industrial/production engineering

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join our team specialising 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. As requirements are to be fully on-site, you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

CLOSING DATE: 20th November 2026 11:59PM

External Qualifications And Competencies

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

Additional Responsibilities Unique To This Position

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

• Working towards a degree in an appropriate Mechanical or Automotive Engineering discipline
• Understanding of industrial or production engineering
• Analytical and problem-solving 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.