Manufacturing Summer Internship Positions

Cummins; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. offers a Summer Internship in Supply Chain Planning at our Columbus, Indiana campus. This on-site program targets students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Engineering or related fields and involves hands-on work in planning, design, and improvements to manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production goals, engage in continuous improvement, and gain exposure to real-world supply chain challenges within Cummins.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain concepts and processes.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage relationships and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability.
• Customer-focused mindset and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, designing, purchasing, and implementing manufacturing processes.
• Determine processes to meet product specifications and goals.
• Collaborate with engineering to identify problems and propose improvements.
• Contribute to methods to improve production efficiency.
• Work to improve equipment availability using continuous improvement tools.
• Define standard working methods in manufacturing.

Skills

Supply Chain

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Relationship Management

Accountability

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's

Master's

Job description

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

Manufacturing

• Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and/or implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant.
• Helps determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
• Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; may recommend solutions or enhancements.
• Assists with plans and designs methods to improve efficiency in production.
• Work to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.
• Define manufacturing standard working methods.

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

• Supply Chain Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking and Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Relationship Management
• Ensures accountability
• Customer Focus

Degree Programs Considered:

Bachelor’s, Master’s

Major Programs Typically Considered:

All Engineering Majors (including MET and EET), All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors.

2027 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Non-Technical):

• Bachelor's- $3,700 - $4,400
• Master's - $5,600

2027 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Technical):

• Bachelor's - $4,100 - $5,000
• Master's - $6,000

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Summer Intern:

Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles):

F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment:

Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Internship

ReqID 2439927

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.