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Placement Student - Supplier Quality

Mechanical, Automotive, Business, Supply Chain, Project Management.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supplier Quality student to join our team specialising in Quality for our Power Systems Business Segment in Daventry. This is a full-time, hybrid working Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week.  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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Starting Summer 2027. 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.

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

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 prioritisation 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

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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  • Deadline
    November 12th, 2026
  • Starting
    Summer 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Location
    Daventry (Northamptonshire) (Hybrid)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Automotive
  • Business
  • Mechanical
  • Project Management
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
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