Placement Student - Quality Improvements Analyst

Cummins Inc; Daventry; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the UK Daventry site is seeking a Placement Student to join the Quality Improvement team within Logistics for the Corporate/CBS segment.

You will gain exposure to how a global manufacturer operates and support continuous improvement initiatives during a 12-month placement beginning Summer 2027. You will collect and analyze quality data, assist in audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements while developing your skills in data analysis, reporting,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Documentation

Education

Engineering/Quality/Business degree in progress

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