Quality Placement 2027 - Huddersfield

Cummins; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an enthusiastic student to join our Quality team for Plant VPI in Huddersfield on an on-site placement starting Summer 2027. You will gain exposure to how a global engineering company operates and advance your knowledge in quality systems and production processes.

You'll support turbo approval activities for new product introduction, work both independently and in teams, and develop problem-solving skills to improve procedures. Relocation to Huddersfield is required.

Qualifications

• Involvement in coordinating turbo approval activities for new product introduction, line approval processes.
• Ability to work independently and in teams to support tasks.
• Strong problem-solving to improve processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of turbo approvals for new product introduction.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to support key tasks and projects.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to improve processes and procedures.
• Represent Cummins Turbo Technologies to customers and internally.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Industrial engineering

Education

Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (in progress)

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join our team specialising in Quality for our Plant VPI business unit in Huddersfield. 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 and power your potential!

This ON-SITE role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. As requirements are to be fully on-site, you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Assisting with the coordination of turbo approval activities for new product introduction - Line Approval process and handling of product
• Working both independently and within a team to support key tasks and projects
• Using problem solving skills to improve processes and procedures
• Representing and promoting Cummins Turbo Technologies to the customer, internally and externally

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Working towards a degree in an appropriate Mechanical or Automotive Engineering discipline
• Understanding of industrial or production engineering
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

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.