Manufacturing Engineering (VPI) Review

Item: Manufacturing Engineering (VPI) at Cummins
Rating: 4.8
Author: Anonymous

at Cummins

Placement (10 Months+)

Engineering

Coventry

Review Submitted: June 2021

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Support and Guidance

4.5/5 - Company Culture

5/5 - Overall Experience

4/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.

My role is to support and prepare for engine builds featuring new technology. I have to provide feedback to design engineers the manufacturability of their parts and present this information during reviews. I must also work to solve and close build issues witnessed and work with global teams to overcome engineering problems.

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

I was asked to lead an engine build, once I felt confident to do so. I was also asked to take over my supervisors role in contributing in meetings, and make critical decisions when assessing manufacturability of new parts.

Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?

I have learnt valuable communication skills during my placement by contributing in global meetings and design reviews. I have build on practical skills gained at University by assisting operators with part installation during engine builds. I have also gained leadership skills from having a leading role during engine builds.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?

5/5

How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?

5/5

Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development

5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?

During the first month I joined other students in mandatory training which gave a great insight into the past present and future of the company. I was then assisted by a previous student for a month until I was ready to work independently.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?

5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?

Due to Covid 19, I worked mostly at home. However, everyone was very proactive in responding to messages and emails. When I was in the office the general atmosphere was professional yet welcoming.