Placement Student - Project Management Engineering Services

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Student to join our Engineering Services team specialising in Engineering for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom.

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.

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 in Summer 2027.

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

• Ensuring that prototype material, prototype build events and production launches occur timely.
• Liaising with a wide variety of functions including Design, Validation, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Communicating technical information to associated functions, suppliers, and customers.
• Supporting the Product Lifecycle and Product Data Management processes.
• Working as part of a functional team, applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices across various areas and projects in the Design, Development, Analysis and Release of engine components through the product life cycle.

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

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a STEM/Business/Project Management/Supply Chain degree.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders on a global basis, using project management skills to aid with this.
• Strong data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft packages.
• Ability to show initiative and methodical problem-solving skills, with the ability and desire to take on additional skills.

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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