Placement Student – Manufacturing Engineering - VPI

Placement Student – Manufacturing Engineering - VPI

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems. 

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact        through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineering student to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Value Package Introduction (VPI) Engineering business unit in Huddersfield. 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!   

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2026

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 
•    Participate in New Product Launch Projects, colaborating the Manufacturing Function from Concept through to Start of Production
•    Using LEAN tools (including 5S) and methodologies to drive continuous improvements across the Manufacturing process
•    Planning, design, purchase and implementation of integrated manufacturing and assembly processes, managing different projects of varying sizes to successful conclusions
•    Compiling and presenting data on Key Performance Indicators, chairing meetings to discuss required details
•    Work as part of a team implementing process improvements within the Assembly & Machining Processes 
•    Participate in the design/layout of new and existing workstations to improve efficiency and accommodate new tooling and products
•    Review/develop assembly workstation documentation including assembly graphics using CREO/AUTOCAD
 

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

• We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills, and a keen willingness to learn
• A good level of IT skills including the use of Microsoft applications, Minitab experience would also be beneficial although is not essential
• Experience with CREO/AUTOCAD would also be beneficial, although it is not essential

Working At Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

 CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12th November 2025 

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.