Placement Student - Quality

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a placement student in Huddersfield to join the Quality team for the Plant VPI unit. The role is on-site and begins Summer 2027, with relocation/travel needed as required.

You will assist with turbo approvals for new product introductions and work both independently and in teams to drive key tasks and projects. The successful candidate will be pursuing a Mechanical or Automotive Engineering degree, possess an understanding of industrial/production engineering, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with turbo approval activities for new product introduction.
• Work independently and within a team to support key tasks and projects.
• Use problem solving skills to improve processes and procedures.
• Represent Cummins Turbo Technologies to the customer, internally and externally.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Industrial/Production engineering

Education

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering degree (candidate)

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Quality
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.
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
• Understanding of industrial or production engineering
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
  

CLOSING DATE: 20th November 2026 11:59PM
Job Quality
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement
ReqID 2439273
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No