Placement Student - New Product Introduction (Quality)

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We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product Introduction to join our team specializing in Quality for our Plant VPI 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 ON-SITE role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2026

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

• Assisting with the coordination of turbo approval activities for new product introduction - Line Approval process and handling of product
• Working both independently and within a team to support key tasks and projects
• Using problem solving skills to improve processes and procedures
• Representing and promoting Cummins Turbo Technologies to the customer, internally and externally

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

• Working towards a degree in an appropriate Mechanical or Automotive Engineering discipline
• Ambition, adaptability, creativity and a desire to learn and take on responsibility
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time managements skills
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing or Quality environment would be advantageous

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, colour, 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: 12th of November, 2025.

About Us

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.