Placement Student -Blockline Quality

Cummins Inc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Engineering Student for a 12-month placement in Daventry.

You will gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing and quality processes, learning how a global organization operates while supporting shop-floor defect analysis and data-driven improvements. The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple teams, data analysis using Power BI and MS packages, and active participation in quality-related reporting and projects.

Qualifications

• Studying for a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft packages; Power BI experience is beneficial but training is provided.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

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.
• Coordinating with 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

Data analysis

Power BI

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree in progress

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

PLACEMENT STUDENT – Blockline Quality

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Student to join our team specializing in Manufacturing/Assembly for our Plant Quality business unit in Daventry. 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 role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. The requirements are to be fully on-site, so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

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

• 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

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

• Studying for a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft packages, experience with Power BI would be beneficial but not essential as full training would be provided
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Closing Date: Friday 20th November 2026 11:59PM

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2439324

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.