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Cummins
at Cummins

Supplier Quality Placement 2027

Top Undergraduate Employer
About 4.5/5
Deadline: 12th November 2026
Locations:
Daventry

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Supplier Quality student to join our team specializing in Quality for our Power Systems Business Segment in Daventry. This is a full-time, hybrid working Monday to Friday 37.5hrs per week. 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!

Starting Summer 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.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

  • Support Power Systems VPI programs APQP and PPAP activities of High, Med & Low risk suppliers
  • Maintains, track and update Cummins Quality Systems Management (CQMS), Source Release and PPAP activities through reporting and administration
  • Supports Component / Supplier risk assessments with supplier selection and Supplier visits
  • Complete 6Sigma Yellow Belt Certification and lead a 6Sigma Green Belt project to improve Supplier Quality processes
  • Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues
  • Participate in community engagement as part of Cummins commitment to Corporate Responsibility

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

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

  • Working towards a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineer or a Business-related degree (Supply chain / Quality / Project Management)
  • Self-motivated and confident to work independently with proactive time management and prioritization of tasks
  • Active participation and contribution as a team member, including strong cross-functional communication skills and able to define and solve problems in a disciplined approach
  • Excellent computer skills – MS Office including Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

About the Company

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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