Placement Student- Supplier Quality

Cummins
Daventry, England, United KingdomPosted Oct 1, 2026

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supplier Quality student to join our team specializing in Quality for our Power Systems Business Segment in Daventry. This is a full-time, hybrid working Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week. 2/3 days onsite. 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 and power your potential!

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Support Power Systems VPI programs APQP and PPAP activities of High, Med &

Low risk suppliers

  • Maintains, track and update Cummins Quality Systems Management (CQMS), Source

Release and PPAP activities through reporting and administration

  • Supports Component / Supplier risk assessments with supplier selection and

Supplier visits

  • Complete 6Sigma Yellow Belt Certification and lead a 6Sigma Green Belt

project to improve Supplier Quality processes

  • Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues
  • Participate in community engagement as part of Cummins commitment to

Corporate Responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • Working towards a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineer or a

Business-related degree (Supply chain / Quality / Project Management)

  • Self-motivated and confident to work independently with proactive time

management and prioritization of tasks

  • Active participation and contribution as a team member, including strong

cross-functional communication skills and able to define and solve problems in a disciplined approach

  • Excellent computer skills – MS Office including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word &

PowerPoint

Closing Date - 12th November 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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