Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Supplier Quality Placement Student Intern

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Internship · Summer 2027Darlington, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must be studying a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or an equivalent discipline.
The candidate needs project management expertise to plan, execute, and deliver projects efficiently.
The candidate must be able to create documents, analyze data, prepare presentations, and communicate using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote.
The candidate needs knowledge of supplier quality control processes, manufacturing process validation, and/or engineering drawing controls, including GD&T, to communicate design intent.
The candidate needs an understanding of and ability to apply AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot.
The candidate must be eligible for a placement year and able to travel or relocate to Darlington, as the role requires onsite attendance three days per week.

Responsibilities

Support VPI Supplier Quality Program Leads in delivering Cummins prototype and production quality expectations within the supplier base, partnering with external suppliers to improve quality and program outcomes.
Work as an extended member of the project Core Team and integrate with technical functions and Supplier Quality Engineers to assess whether external suppliers can repeatedly manufacture new product designs and technologies.
Work with the Purchasing function to enable the Value Package Introduction program to use suppliers that meet quality and cost expectations.
Partner with category-oriented Supplier Quality Engineering resources to ensure robust resolution of externally supplied product quality or manufacturing quality issues.
Support or lead root cause analysis, develop corrective actions, and verify their effectiveness.
Apply data visualization tools, including Power BI, to inform management and key stakeholders about project status.

PLACEMENT STUDENT – EMEA Supplier Quality

We are looking for an enthusiastic EMEA Supplier Quality Placement Student to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Emission Solutions segment in UK, 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 Summer of 2027. The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Studying a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or equivalent discipline
Project Management expertise to be able to plan, execute and deliver projects efficiently
Delivery of document creation, data analysis, presentations and communication (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote)
Knowledge of supplier quality control processes, manufacturing process validation and/or engineering drawing controls (GD&T) to communicate design intent.
Understanding and application of AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot)
CLOSING DATE: 12th November 2026

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

Support VPI Supplier Quality Program Leads with delivery of Cummins prototype and production quality expectations within the supplier base by working in close partnership with external suppliers in order to improve quality and program outcomes.
Build strong relationships as an extended member of the project Core Team and integrate with the technical function and supporting Supplier Quality Engineers to
understand if new product designs and/or technologies can be repeatedly manufactured by external suppliers.
Working with the Purchasing function to enable the Value Package Introduction (VPI) program to utilize suppliers that meet both quality and cost expectations.
Partner with Category-oriented Supplier Quality Engineering resources to ensure robust resolution of externally supplied product quality or manufacturing quality issues
Support, or lead root cause analysis, development of corrective actions and verification of the effectiveness of corrective actions.
Apply data visualisation tools to inform management and/or key stakeholders of project status (PowerBI)

About the Company

Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Cummins designs and manufactures engines, power generation systems, and related components for commercial vehicles, industrial machinery, and stationary power. Vehicle and equipment makers install its diesel and natural gas engines, while businesses use its generator sets for backup and continuous electricity. Its components include turbochargers, emissions controls, transmissions, axles, and brakes, and its Accelera business builds batteries and electric powertrain systems. Cummins earns revenue from equipment and component sales, replacement parts, and maintenance through company-owned and independent distributors and dealers. Cummins was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Columbus, IN
Founded: 1919

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