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Placement Student - New Product Introduction (Quality)

Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product Introduction to join our team specialising in Quality for our Plant VPI business unit in Huddersfield. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

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This ON-SITE role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027.

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

  • Assisting with the coordination of turbo approval activities for new product introduction - Line Approval process and handling of product
  • Working both independently and within a team to support key tasks and projects
  • Using problem solving skills to improve processes and procedures
  • Representing and promoting Cummins Turbo Technologies to the customer, internally and externally

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

  • Working towards a degree in an appropriate Mechanical or Automotive Engineering discipline
  • Ambition, flexibility, creativity and a desire to learn and take on responsibility
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time managements skills
  • Previous experience within a Manufacturing or Quality environment would be advantageous

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

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Job ID Number: 2434851
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  • Deadline
    November 12th, 2026
  • Starting
    Summer 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Location
    Huddersfield
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical
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