Value Product Integration (VPI) Placement Student Review
at Cummins
Placement (10 Months+)
Manufacturing
Daventry
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4.5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
The aim of VPI is to introduce new or developing products into the plant as seamlessly as possible. This requires the team being involved throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, to resolve any issues that arise during product development and provide realistic solutions. This often results in reaching out interdepartmentally to form an appropriate cross functional team capable of collaborating to generate suitable alternatives.
My Main Responsibilities as VPI Placement Student:
Updating, Creating and Planning Process Documents
Generating Material for Design Reviews
Checking Configurations and Engine BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Fitting Developmental Parts during Engine Builds
Fit-Checking Components
Logging, Tracking, Updating, and Resolving Build Issues
Provide Updates and Insights during Project Meetings
My Main Responsibilities as VPI Placement Student:
Updating, Creating and Planning Process Documents
Generating Material for Design Reviews
Checking Configurations and Engine BOMs (Bill of Materials)
Fitting Developmental Parts during Engine Builds
Fit-Checking Components
Logging, Tracking, Updating, and Resolving Build Issues
Provide Updates and Insights during Project Meetings
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
After a few months I was given sole responsibility for several key aspects of various projects. I also continually felt that my opinion and ideas in meetings were respected and given adequate value and weighting.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Particular development in communication, teamwork, interpersonal, problem solving, company awareness, organisation, self-management, specialist technical, industry software, and professionalism in the work place.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
Initially I received a large volume of support and guidance, but possibly a little too much at once at the start. However, this evened out after the first couple months and as I gained independence in certain areas the team respected my authority in areas rather than talking down to me. Support throughout was generally amazing.
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 culture and atmosphere was very good with everyone feeling very approachable and willing to help. There is very much a push for inclusivity and equality even on the production line which was great to see.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
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 really enjoyed my placement and all the opportunities it offered me. I learnt so much whilst also having a diverse work routine, been given time to volunteer with the local community, and lots of experience in administrative and practical work through engine builds.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at Cummins
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Cummins
As Cummins is a global company your interview could either be in person or online depending on where your manager is based. Ensure that you have followed the guidelines on preparing your presentation, and that you have practiced running through it. The interview is more personality than technical knowledge so be sure to show your passion, interests, and USPs and how they link to points in your CV you want to highlight.
Use this time to ask any questions you have about the company and role such as dress code, remote working policy, working hours, holiday allowance, start date, tasks, salary, etc.
Use this time to ask any questions you have about the company and role such as dress code, remote working policy, working hours, holiday allowance, start date, tasks, salary, etc.
