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We are looking for an enthusiastic  Placement Student - Engineering Services to join our team specializing in Project Management for our Engine Business Segment 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 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: 

  • Leading and contributing to engineering projects across multiple departments.
  • Ensuring that prototype material, prototype build events and production launches occur timely. 
  • Liaising with a wide variety of functions including Design, Validation, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. Communicating technical information to associated functions, suppliers, and customers.
  • Supporting the Product Lifecycle and Product Data Management processes. 
  • Working as part of a functional team, applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices across various areas and projects in the Design, Development, Analysis and Release of engine components through the product life cycle. 
  • Creating design specifications considering application, cost, weight, performance, product life, manufacture, assembly and service. 
  • Verifies design using analysis and or function testing, interpreting results, drives understanding and assesses risk. 

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 candidates studying towards a STEM/Business/Project Management degree.
  • Experience in leading projects, as this role is more project based than technical. 
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders on a global basis, using project management skills to aid with this.
  • Strong data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft packages.
  • Ability to show initiative and methodical problem-solving skills, with the ability and desire to take on additional skills.

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, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression or other status protected by law. 

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, color, 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.