Placement Student - Engineering Plant Support

Cummins Inc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks an enthusiastic Engineering Plant Support Placement Student to join the Power Systems Business segment in Daventry, United Kingdom. This onsite placement focuses on supporting engineering activities and gaining exposure to a major global organisation.

The role requires 3 days onsite per week with travel or relocation as needed. The position commences in Summer 2027 and targets placement-year students in mechanical, automotive, aeronautical engineering or related STEM fields.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a mechanical/automotive/aerospace engineering or related STEM degree.
• Placement year required, 12 months.
• On-site work and relocation/travel required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key link between Operations teams (Quality, Manufacturing, Materials Planning) and Engineering.
• Work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to address technical and operational issues across multiple lines.
• Lead technical investigations, collaborate with SMEs, and drive issues to resolution.
• Lead at least one PDECR from concept through implementation using basic project management principles.
• Build a cross-functional network and develop broad technical skills and product knowledge.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

Engineering degree with 12-month placement

Job description

Placement Student – Engineering Plant Support

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Plant Support Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Power Systems Business segment in Daventry, United Kingdom .

During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.

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

• As part of the team, you will act as a key link between Operations teams - including Quality, Manufacturing, and Materials Planning - and Engineering, supporting effective communication and collaboration across functions.
• You will work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to identify and resolve a wide range of technical and operational issues across the Engine, Genset, and Cylinder Head Assembly Lines, as well as the Cylinder Block Machining Line and Production Test Cells.
• You will lead technical investigations and collaborate with Subject Matter Experts and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement effective containment actions, and drive issues through to resolution.
• You will lead at least one long-term Plant Derived Engineering Change Request (PDECR) from concept through implementation - this will involve applying basic project management principles, developing and evaluating multiple engineering concepts, leading design reviews, coordinating stakeholder input, and securing the necessary approvals to release the final solution.
• Through this role, you will build a strong cross-functional network while developing broad technical skills and in-depth product knowledge.

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

• In the process of completing a degree with a 12-month placement year in mechanical, automotive, aeronautical engineering or relevant STEM degrees.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally on work tasks.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team (with support as required)
• Confidence in office work environment and working on MS office (PowerPoint and Excel)

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 th of November.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2431859

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No