Manufacturing Engineering (VPI) Review
by Cummins
Rating
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Skills
5.0
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Responsibilities
5.0
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Support & Guidance
5.0
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Culture
4.5
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Your Impressions
4.7
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
- How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
- How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
- How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
- Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
- 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
- Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
- 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
- How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
- 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
- How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
- How would you rate the social opportunities?
- How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
- How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
- 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
- Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
- Please rate how your experience met your expectations
- Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
- 7. Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
- 8. What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
Overview
My role is to support and prepare for engine builds featuring new technology. I have to provide feedback to design engineers the manufacturability of their parts and present this information during reviews. I must also work to solve and close build issues witnessed and work with global teams to overcome engineering problems.
Skills
I have learnt valuable communication skills during my placement by contributing in global meetings and design reviews. I have build on practical skills gained at University by assisting operators with part installation during engine builds. I have also gained leadership skills from having a leading role during engine builds.
Responsibilities
I was asked to lead an engine build, once I felt confident to do so. I was also asked to take over my supervisors role in contributing in meetings, and make critical decisions when assessing manufacturability of new parts.
Support & Guidance
During the first month I joined other students in mandatory training which gave a great insight into the past present and future of the company. I was then assisted by a previous student for a month until I was ready to work independently.
Culture
Due to Covid 19, I worked mostly at home. However, everyone was very proactive in responding to messages and emails. When I was in the office the general atmosphere was professional yet welcoming.
Your Impressions
I thoroughly enjoyed my placement with Cummins and would definitely recommend it. If I could do it differently I would do it pre Covid!
Yes
Research the companies products beforehand and ensure you are knowledgeable of the sector of the industry you are applying to.
Details
Placement (10 Months+)
Engineering
West Midlands
June 2021
