Quality Engineering Placement 2027 — On‑Site, Growth

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

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Student for a 2027 summer placement in the Plant Quality unit at the Daventry site. The role is on-site and designed for candidates eligible for a placement year, starting Summer 2027.

You will learn how a major global organization operates and develop skills in defect diagnosis, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates study Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, possess strong communication and problem-solving abilities,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Data analysis skills with Power BI and Minitab are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in defect diagnosis and parts disposition on the shop floor.
• Collating and analyzing machine/assembly data via Power BI, Minitab, etc., and identifying improvement areas to ensure efficient operations.
• Coordinating with a wide variety of teams to report and repair identified defects.
• Collaborating with suppliers on weekly reports, improvements, and actions.
• Working cross-functionally gaining exposure to a wide range of business areas and projects.
• Supporting Quality Group presentations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Student for a 2027 summer placement in the Plant Quality unit at the Daventry site. The role is on-site and designed for candidates eligible for a placement year, starting Summer 2027.

You will learn how a major global organization operates and develop skills in defect diagnosis, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates study Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, possess strong communication and problem-solving abilities,