Quality Improvement Analytics Intern

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

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,