Blockline Quality (Manufacturing) Placement

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Blockline Quality (Manufacturing) Placement

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. 

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what # LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Student to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Blockline 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 28th July 2025. This is a full site-based role.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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 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

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Studying towards 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.

Working at Cummins 

At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and 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. 

About Cummins

Cummins Inc. is a global technology company designing, manufacturing, distributing and servicing a broad portfolio of reliable, clean power solutions; including diesel, natural gas, hybrid, electric and other alternative solutions.

Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins’ culture is one that believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work alongside today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions and make an impact through meaningful work within our diverse workforce.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.