Placement Student - Product Design and Validation
Cummins Europe
Assist in product design/specs, testing, and validation for on-highway engineering.
15 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Darlington, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
11,400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Sector Specialisms
Automotive
Agriculture
Power Generation
Marine
Industrial
Rail
Mining
Fuel Cell Technology
Role
What you would be doing
design specs
design verification
new product
stakeholder liaison
test planning
safety review
- The main purpose of this role is to assist with the creation of design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, product life, ease of manufacture, ease of assembly and service requirements
- Verify designs using examination and/or functional testing, interpret results, drive conclusions and assess risk
- Support the investigations into New Products Introduction and Current Product support
- Collaborate with other functions such as Operations, Sourcing and Marketing, to ensure stakeholders requirements are met throughout the design and development process
- Validation tasks will also include record keeping, investigating test cell data, making test plans, drafting test reports
- Apply engineering and/or scientific skills and knowledge to develop experience in creating engineering solutions. Development of these skills will enable you to participate in and contribute to design and safety reviews
What you bring
bachelor
master's
12‑month placement
3d modelling
ms office
teamwork
- We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a Bachelor or Master's degree from across all Engineering & STEM related subjects and the degree programme must include a 12-month industry placement
- Has clear thought processes and can show a rational approach to tasks, challenges, hobbies etc
- PC literacy – knowledge of MS Office and be experience in 3D modelling software such as Catia, Creo, Solidworks etc
- Has experience in, and can demonstrate, relevant examples of Cummins core values e.g. voluntary work, community involvement activities, working with disadvantaged groups, charity related support, delivering extraordinary results, teamwork, competencies and outside education experiences
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Company
Overview
€10M Investment
High-Horsepower Engine Centre
Opened a state-of-the-art facility in Krakow to support the remanufacture of QSK-series engines capable of up to 3,500 hp.
3,500 hp
Max Engine Power
Capabilities include remanufacturing engines with up to 3,500 horsepower for demanding applications.
$34B Revenue
Parent Company Scale
Backed by Cummins Inc., a Fortune 500 company with approximately $34 billion in annual revenue.
69,600 Employees
Global Workforce
Supported by a global workforce of over 69,600 employees across Cummins Inc.'s operations.
- 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.
- Integrity: being open, honest and respectful, and keeping to your word or a commitment
- Diversity & Inclusion: celebrating differences and ensuring everyone is treated fairly with a voice
- Caring: thoughtful and empathetic in interactions, supportive, kind, patient and sensitive
- Excellence: striving to achieve the best results and continuously improve
- Teamwork: valuing others, setting aside individual goals to work together toward a shared objective
31% GHG reduction
Scope 1 & 2 emissions
Achieved a 31% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to a 2018 baseline.
34.4 million t CO₂e avoided
Customer impact
Customers have avoided 34.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent since 2014 through improved fuel efficiency.
14.7% water reduction
Absolute water consumption
Reduced absolute water consumption by 14.7% compared to a 2018 baseline.
35% VOC reduction
Paint/coatings emissions
Reduced volatile organic compound emissions from paint and coatings by 35% compared to a 2018 baseline.
- Cut VOC emissions from paint/coatings by 50% by 2030 (interim achievement: 35% reduction vs. 2018)
- Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from facilities and operations by 50% by 2030
- Reduce product Scope 3 lifetime GHG emissions from newly sold products by 25% by 2030
- Reduce waste in facilities/operations by 25% (as % of revenue); achieved 11.2% reduction vs. baseline
- Reduce absolute water consumption by 30% by 2030
- PLANET 2050 strategy committed to net-zero carbon by 2050
- New Krakow rebuild facility uses ~85% less energy than new-engine manufacturing and reuses 100% of onsite water
Ranking #76
Financial Times Diversity Leaders
Ranked #76 in the 2024 Financial Times European Diversity Leaders list.
1 of 14
Women in Leadership
Percentage of women on the global leadership team.
1 Vice President
Black or Latino Representation
Representation of Black or Latino individuals at the Vice President/officer level.
- Cummins Powers Women initiative launched to support gender inclusion
- Leadership development programme emphasizes constructive feedback, open communication, authenticity and vulnerability
- Initiatives go beyond DEI to 'valuing difference'—recognising and appreciating unique perspectives
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