Placement Student - Quality Improvements Analyst

Cummins Europe; Daventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Daventry, UK, offers a Placement Student position as a Quality Improvement Analyst for a 12-month placement starting Summer 2027.

This role focuses on gaining hands-on experience in quality management and continuous improvement within a global manufacturing setting. You will collect and analyze data, assist in audits, support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, while developing skills in Excel, Power BI and

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, Data analysis, Supply Chain/Logistics, Planning or Statistics.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab) is required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with good documentation.
• Eagerto apply Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System through data collection, reporting, and documentation updates.
• Assist in conducting process reviews, audits, and root cause analyses for non-conformances.
• Gather and analyze performance and quality data to identify trends.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements.
• Contribute to ISO 9001 maintenance and compliance.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Project management

Report writing

Documentation

Education

Engineering/Quality/Data/Logistics related degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Placement Student -Quality Improvement Analyst

We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Improvement Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Daventry. 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.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.

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

• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) through data collection, reporting, and documentation updates.
• Assist in conducting process reviews, audits, and root cause analyses for non-conformances or issues.
• Gather and analyze performance and quality data (e.g., defect rates, rework, complaints) to identify trends.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence.
• Help prepare presentations and reports for management reviews or project updates; collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, supply chain, etc.) to implement improvements.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of ISO 9001 standards (or other regulatory requirements).

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

• Working towards a degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, Data analysis, Supply Chain/Logistics, Planning or Statistics related fields; proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or similar).
• Great communication, presentation, project management, report writing and documentation skills.
• Strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking by working on real-life processes; gain awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry.
• Develop a mindset for continuous improvement and professional growth.

CLOSING DATE: (Tuesday, 17 th November 2026 11:59pm)

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2439559

Relocation Package No

100% On-site No