Project Management Engineering Services Placement 2027

Cummins; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins seeks an enthusiastic Placement Student to join its Engineering Services team in Darlington, UK, specialising in Engineering for the Engine Business Segment. The role requires onsite presence three days a week and is aimed at students eligible for a placement year, commencing Summer 2027.

The successful candidate will work with Design, Validation, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams, gaining exposure to prototype material management and product lifecycle processes within a

Qualifications

• Candidate must be eligible for a placement year and able to relocate/on-site three days a week.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders across a global network.
• Good data analysis skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prototype material, prototype build events and production launches occur timely.
• Liaise with Design, Validation, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain; communicate technical information to functions, suppliers and customers.
• Support the Product Lifecycle and Product Data Management processes.
• Work as part of a functional team across engineering disciplines through the design, development, analysis and release of engine components.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

STEM/Business/PM/SC degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Student to join our Engineering Services team specialising in Engineering for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom.

• During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.
• The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.
• This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Ensuring that prototype material, prototype build events and production launches occur timely.
• Liaising with a wide variety of functions including Design, Validation, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Communicating technical information to associated functions, suppliers, and customers.
• Supporting the Product Lifecycle and Product Data Management processes.
• Working as part of a functional team, applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices across various areas and projects in the Design, Development, Analysis and Release of engine components through the product life cycle.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a STEM/Business/Project Management/Supply Chain degree.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders on a global basis, using project management skills to aid with this.
• Strong data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft packages.
• Ability to show initiative and methodical problem-solving skills, with the ability and desire to take on additional skills.

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CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13th of November.

About the Company

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.