Placement Student – Manufacturing Engineering - VPI

PLACEMENT STUDENT – MANUFACTURING ENGINEER-VPI (12 months)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING STUDENT TO JOIN OUR TEAM SPECIALIZING IN MANUFACTURING FOR OUR VALUE PACKAGE INTRODUCTION (VPI) ENGINEERING BUSINESS IN HUDDERSFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM. 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.

The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Participate in New Product Launch Projects, supporting the Manufacturing

Function from Concept through to Start of Production

• Using LEAN tools (including 5S) and methodologies to drive continuous

improvements across the Manufacturing process

• Planning, design, purchase and implementation of integrated manufacturing and

assembly processes, managing different projects of varying sizes to successful conclusions

• Compiling and presenting data on Key Performance Indicators, chairing

meetings to discuss required details

• Work as part of a team implementing process improvements within the Assembly

& Machining Processes

• Participate in the design/layout of new and existing workstations to improve

efficiency and accommodate new tooling and products

• Review/develop assembly workstation documentation including assembly graphics

using CREO/CAD

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a degree in

Mechanical Engineering or similar

• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and a keen willingness to

learn

• A good level of IT skills including the use of Microsoft applications,

Minitab experience would also be beneficial although is not essential

• Experience with CREO/CAD would also be beneficial, although it is not

essential

CLOSING DATE: 13th of November

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.