Placement Student - Blockline Quality

Cummins Europe

The Role

Overview

Engineering student placement supporting quality & data analysis in manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

  • data analysis
  • power bi
  • defect reporting
  • supplier collaboration
  • quality presentation
  • defect diagnosis

Tasks

-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 -Supporting Quality Group presentations -Assisting in defect diagnosis and parts disposition on the shop floor

Requirements

  • data analysis
  • power bi
  • communication
  • mechanical
  • problem solving
  • microsoft

What You Bring

-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 -Excellent communication skills -Studying towards a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering -Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.

Benefits

-Working cross-functionally gaining exposure to a wide range of business areas and projects

The Company

About Cummins Europe

-The company has 17 manufacturing sites across Europe, establishing itself as a leading power solutions provider. -Engineers and manufactures advanced diesel, gas, and electric engines, power generation systems, and drivetrains for global markets. -Specializes in powering buses, trucks, marine vessels, and military vehicles, exemplified by projects from Darlington to Krakow. -Operates a unique European test facility in Darlington that develops fuel-agnostic powertrains, including hydrogen-capable combustion engines. -Delivers expertise across industrial, transport, marine, mining, energy, and defence sectors, offering both new builds and remanufactured power solutions.

Sector Specialisms

Automotive

Agriculture

Power Generation

Marine

Industrial

Rail

Mining

Fuel Cell Technology

Electrolyser Equipment