Placement Student- New product, Technical Sourcing and Cost

Overview

Assist with new product technical sourcing, cost analysis, and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• cost reduction
• capacity planning
• data analysis
• issue resolution
• record keeping

Tasks

-Works with a group of suppliers – prototype parts procurement, supporting cost reduction, capacity planning, delivery/quality performance, risk mitigation. -Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with Project leader. -Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues. -Data analysis to identify saving opportunities and ensure Budget adherence.

Requirements

• communication
• teamwork
• degree
• engineering
• supplier quality
• it skills

What You Bring

-Communication skills and teamwork. -Working towards a degree – please specify degree being studied, preferably Engineering/Business related although not limited to these subjects. -Engagement across several teams, gaining commodity experience with close integration with Supplier Quality team; close integration with Supplier Quality team. -IT Skills/programme knowledge.

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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.

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