We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Position Test Cell Operations to join our team Test Cell Operations Business and Pre-test Team in Darlington, UK. 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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The requirements are to be onsite for 5 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 Summer of 2027.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Supporting The Test Cell Operations Manager and Pre-test Team Leader with day-to-day tasks and ongoing projects
Build and maintain reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) for weekly and monthly operations reviews.
Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, checklists and test cell documentation.
Support audit readiness, including quality, HSE and calibration records by tracking calibration schedules, equipment maintenance plans and asset registers.
Support raising purchase requests, tracking orders, and monitoring consumables and spares levels.
Spend time in the test cells under supervision to understand engine installation, testing and data acquisition.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Working towards a BEng or MEng Degree in a technical space (Mechanical Engineering, Motorsports Engineering Etc.) Knowledge of Power BI, also working with support of AI is a plus.
Confident in working both as an individual and in team environments either through education or work. Assured communicator with confidence in interacting across various levels of the organisation
Self-Driven with a keen key for eye for quality and setting high standards
A basic knowledge of diesel engine fundamentals and practical hands-on experience (in this field or another)
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.
(This means that we will supply feedback if requested after an interview.)
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Job ID Number: 2440736
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