Power Systems Product Engineering Placement 2027 – Onsite

Cummins; Daventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Product Engineering Placement Student to join our Power Systems Business segment in Daventry, United Kingdom. This placement provides hands-on experience with a global engineering leader and exposure to how a major organisation operates.

The role is on-site with a 3-day-per-week requirement, commencing Summer 2027. You will work on engine projects, support problem solving, and gain exposure to value engineering and new engine tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree with a 12-month placement year in mechanical, automotive, aeronautical engineering or related STEM fields.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with support as required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint and Excel) required.

Responsibilities

• Support active projects to improve engine quality.
• Lead and support product problem solving and change requests for current engine products.
• Liaise with the service team during failure investigations.
• Maintain lead value engineering projects to improve profitability.
• Support with new engine projects and general engineering tasks.
• Opportunities to design and analyze new engine parts.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree with placement year

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Product Engineering Placement Student to join our Power Systems Business segment in Daventry, United Kingdom. This placement provides hands-on experience with a global engineering leader and exposure to how a major organisation operates.

The role is on-site with a 3-day-per-week requirement, commencing Summer 2027. You will work on engine projects, support problem solving, and gain exposure to value engineering and new engine tasks.