Placement
•£23,700
Job Description
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 adaptability 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 Placement Student - Engineering Plant Support to join our team specializing in Engineering Plant Support for our Power Systems Business Segment in Daventry. 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
1 July 2025.
External Qualifications and Competencies
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- The scope of work covers all manufacturing lines including Blockline, Engine and Genset assembly, Cylinder head, Engine and Genset test.
- You will be involved in conducting investigation work and working with various subject matter experts to form a quick solution which will enhance your problem solving, adaptability, confidence, and technical knowledge.
- Although mainly a rapid response team, you will be in charge of long term projects (Engineering Change requests). As part this you will investigate solutions, lead design reviews, analysis work, and see your solutions implemented on the lines.
- You will also promote a continuous improvement project focused on engine test to reduce the amount of engine issues raised once tested for shipment to customer, as a result of this, you will learn the facilities side of test cells and how parameters effect engine performance.
- Participate in team meetings to gauge and manage issues, sharing knowledge across the team to support with issues across Cummins sites.
- Once you have completed your placement with EPS you will leave as a well-rounded engineering placement student with broad technical skills and product knowledge and a large network base.
Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- We are looking for a wide range of applicants studying towards a STEM degree.
- Methodical problem-solving mindset with great communication and teamwork skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a desire to learn and develop.
- Experience with CAE tools covering design and simulation is preferred beneficial although not essential.
Working at Cummins
At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression or other status protected by law.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 4th November 2024, 11:59pm
About Us
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, colour, disability, national origin, age, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Visit EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
More Details
Salary
£23,700
Apply by
04.11.2024
Locations
Daventry