Industrial Engineer Review
at Cummins
Degree Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Huddersfield
Review Submitted: February 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Comprehensive knowledge applied to performing skilled activities which support manufacturing business needs. Works with relevant functions to select and utilize appropriate resources, tools, machinery and specialty equipment. Thoroughly understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment. Acts as a formal resource leading and coordinating others. Quickly and effectively adapts to change in the manufacturing environment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my program and love coming to work every day as my job varies every single day.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Ergonomic Fundamentals - Understands ergonomic concepts by applying Cummins ergonomic standards, guidelines, controls and tools to reduce ergonomic risk to employees while at work.
Line Balancing - Evaluates work activities performed by individuals or machines to identify opportunities to optimize operating time and distributing of the work content to meet the changes in customer demands while continuing to optimize manufacturing processes.
Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.
Process Layout - Creates and/or modifies an optimized manufacturing process by incorporating knowledge of equipment, human interfaces, sequences of production steps, and facilities requirements in order to reduce process time and waste.
Work Measurement - Quantifies and evaluates the elements of work that make up a process by breaking it down into detailed steps to identify and reduce waste, and redistribute work content to optimize process flows.
Workstation Design - Designs operator work stations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic while accounting for cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment.
Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.
Line Balancing - Evaluates work activities performed by individuals or machines to identify opportunities to optimize operating time and distributing of the work content to meet the changes in customer demands while continuing to optimize manufacturing processes.
Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.
Process Layout - Creates and/or modifies an optimized manufacturing process by incorporating knowledge of equipment, human interfaces, sequences of production steps, and facilities requirements in order to reduce process time and waste.
Work Measurement - Quantifies and evaluates the elements of work that make up a process by breaking it down into detailed steps to identify and reduce waste, and redistribute work content to optimize process flows.
Workstation Design - Designs operator work stations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic while accounting for cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment.
Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I believe the structure of my program is great and I always understand what i need to do to achieve my goals
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer, If i need help from subject matter experts my team can always direct me to the right person to assist me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
The tutors at Sheffield Hallam always make sure that students are satisficed with the content by asking for regular feedback. They also respond promptly to emails when help is required
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
At the moment subjects I am studying don't entirely correlate with my job role however the research and report writing elements have helped me become better at performing these tasks at work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I am apart of the Women's Empowerment Network, put in place to promote gender equality and give females a voice
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Cummins always strives to develop young talent much further than the apprenticeship level. Investing the best resources into individual's such as myself to aid various training opportunities and support with my mechanical Engineering degree has made me feel confident that I will have a strong future here at Cummins"
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Just be yourself in the interview and show them why you have a passion for engineering.
