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Cummins

Maintenance Manufacturing Engineer Review

at Cummins

Placement (10 Months+)

Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering

Daventry

Review Submitted: April 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My day to day role involves a lot of Data analysis with Microsoft Power BI, on a normal day, I would usually read machine data from the Block-line, collate this data and transfer this over to Power BI to clean the data and perform some analysis. I then use this analysis to make meaningful dashboard that could be used to communicated information to my line manager.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given Loads of responsibility during my Placement, upon completing my courses, I transitioned to handling actual tasks that directly impacted the daily operations of the Blockline. Throughout this process, I received a lot of guidance and support to ensure successful execution of my responsibilities
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 had to take various courses through my placement at Cummins like: Mastering Microsoft Power Apps 2023, Analyzing and visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI, and Programmable Logic Control.
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?
At the beginning of my placement, I was assigned a few online courses to familiarize myself with the software essential for my role. Whenever I encountered challenges, numerous colleagues in my department were readily available to offer assistance. Their supportive and friendly manner made seeking help a positive experience each time.
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?
The company culture was exceptional, it could be compared to that of a close-knit family environment, Cummins is quite big on safety over everything, so once you come in you will understand that the safety and well-being of employees are prioritized above all else and have never been compromised.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I ensured that I fully utilized my placement experience, and one aspect I particularly appreciated at the Cummins Daventry plant was the flexibility in working hours, I had the opportunity to start work at 7am and leave at 3pm which I really enjoyed because I could spend a chunk of my day carrying out personal activities, this is a testament to the amazing work-life balance at Cummins.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
Really showcase how your University and personal experience can help the company move forward, no one expects you to have years of experience before finishing University, but you need to show them that you can work well as a team and can work with others to achieve a common goal.
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