Placement Student - Product Design and Validation

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Product Design & Validation student to join our team specializing in Engineering for our On-Highway Engineering Services in Darlington. 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.

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence in Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the creation of design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, product life, ease of manufacture, ease of assembly and service requirements.
• Verify designs using analytical data and/or functional testing, interpret results, drive resolutions and assess risk.
• Apply engineering and/or scientific skills and knowledge to develop experience in creating engineering solutions. Development of these skills will enable you to participate in and contribute to design and safety reviews.
• Support the investigations into New Products Introduction and Current Product support.
• Collaborate with other functions such as Operations, Sourcing, and Marketing, to ensure stakeholders' requirements are met throughout the design and development process.
• Validation tasks will also include record keeping, studying test cell data, making test plans, drafting test reports.

Qualifications

• We are looking for applicants studying towards a Bachelor or Master's degree from across all Engineering & STEM related subjects and the degree program must include a 12-month industry placement.
• Has clear thought processes and can show a lucid approach to tasks, obstacles, hobbies, etc.
• PC literacy – knowledge of MS Office and experience in 3D modelling software such as Catia, Creo, Solidworks etc.
• Has experience in, and can demonstrate, relevant examples of Cummins core values e.g. voluntary work, community involvement activities, working with disadvantaged groups, charity-related support, delivering extraordinary results, teamwork, skills and outside education experiences.

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026.