Manufacturing Summer Internship Positions

Cummins Goodman Denley & Vickers, P.C.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins offers an Early Careers internship program in the United States. This role focuses on manufacturing planning, process design, and cross-functional collaboration to improve production efficiency and equipment availability.

It targets students pursuing engineering or supply chain majors and includes clear eligibility criteria and on-site requirements. Summer Intern roles require full-time enrollment at a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD).
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Candidates must reside within the continental United States.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supply Chain Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

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.

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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.

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As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth.

Cummins is an equal employment 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, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.

Attention Applicants: As part of Cummins commitment to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable law, any applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth (DOB), or dates of school attendance or graduation from any additional documentation that they submit during the initial application process without any adverse consequence.