Placement Student - Quality Improvements Analyst

Cummins
Daventry, England, United KingdomPosted Oct 6, 2026
Summer 2027

About the role

Placement Student –Quality Improvement Analyst

We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Improvement Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, Daventry. 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.

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:

  • Support the Quality Management System (QMS) through data collection,

reporting, and documentation updates.

  • Assist in conducting process reviews, audits, and root cause analyses for

non-conformances or issues.

  • Gather and analyze performance and quality data (e.g., defect rates, rework,

complaints) to identify trends.

  • Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean, Six Sigma,

or Operational Excellence.

  • Help prepare presentations and reports for management reviews or project

updates; collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, supply chain, etc.) to implement improvements.

  • Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of ISO 9001 standards (or other

regulatory requirements).

QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • Working towards a degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, Data analysis,

Supply Chain/Logistics, Planning or Statistics related fields; proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or similar).

  • Great communication, presentation, project management, report writing and

documentation skills.

  • Strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking by working on real-life

processes; gain awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry.

  • Develop a mindset for continuous improvement and professional growth.

CLOSING DATE: (Tuesday, 17th November 2026 11:59pm)

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.

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