Cummins

Builds engines, generators, and powertrains

Placement Student - Product Design Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

InternshipDarlington, UKNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Candidates must be studying toward a STEM-related degree and qualify for a placement year.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with a good level of expertise using Microsoft applications.
Experience with 3D modeling software such as CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks is advantageous.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to a wide range of stakeholders.
Willingness to learn and strong attention to detail.
Candidates must be able to travel to or relocate to the location at their own expense and attend on-site three days per week.

Responsibilities

Assist with creating design specifications that consider application, cost, weight, performance, product life, ease of manufacture, ease of assembly, and service requirements.
Verify designs using investigative skills and/or functional testing, interpret results, draw conclusions, and assess risk.
Apply engineering and/or scientific skills and knowledge to develop experience creating engineering solutions, and participate in and contribute to design and safety reviews.
Support investigations into new product introductions and current product support.
Collaborate with Operations, Sourcing, Marketing, and other functions to ensure stakeholder requirements are met throughout the design and development process.
Perform validation tasks, including record keeping, investigating test cell data, creating test plans, and drafting test reports.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with 3D modeling software such as CATIA, Creo, or SolidWorks is advantageous.

Placement Student – Product Design Engineering

We are looking for an enthusiastic Product Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Engine Business Segment in Darlington, United Kingdom.

During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.

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

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

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

We are looking for a wide range of candidates studying towards a STEM related degree.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with good level of expertise using Microsoft applications.
Experience in 3D modelling software such as Catia, Creo, Solidworks etc. is an advantage
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present across a wide range of stakeholders.
Willingness to learn with strong attention to detail.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13^th of November.

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

to 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 investigative skills and/or functional testing, interpret results, drive conclusions 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, investigating test cell data, making test plans, drafting test reports

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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