Industrial Engineer Review
at Cummins
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Daventry
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.2/5
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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
• Main responsibilities:
o Performing production line balances aiming to reduce manning levels, improve operative utilization and to reduce or eliminate line bottlenecks.
o Running projects to improve area and plant efficiencies.
o Having a good understanding of level loading, throughput, take time, work in process, and process efficiency level.
o The creation of standard work methods for new and current production lines
o Assisting with the design of safe and efficient workstations for manufacturing environments, using plant layout, ergonomic, and work-station design principles.
o Running continuous process improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce production time and cost by using continuous process improvement tools. Focusing the reduction or elimination of the 7 wastes (Over-production, Waiting time, Transportation, Over-processing, Inventory, Motion and Defects).
o Conducting and coordinating work measurement studies to develop a work standard using pre-determined time elements and system guidelines.
o Leading, mentoring, and supporting Industrial Engineering Technicians to achieve targets.
o Performing production line balances aiming to reduce manning levels, improve operative utilization and to reduce or eliminate line bottlenecks.
o Running projects to improve area and plant efficiencies.
o Having a good understanding of level loading, throughput, take time, work in process, and process efficiency level.
o The creation of standard work methods for new and current production lines
o Assisting with the design of safe and efficient workstations for manufacturing environments, using plant layout, ergonomic, and work-station design principles.
o Running continuous process improvement projects to eliminate waste, improve quality, and reduce production time and cost by using continuous process improvement tools. Focusing the reduction or elimination of the 7 wastes (Over-production, Waiting time, Transportation, Over-processing, Inventory, Motion and Defects).
o Conducting and coordinating work measurement studies to develop a work standard using pre-determined time elements and system guidelines.
o Leading, mentoring, and supporting Industrial Engineering Technicians to achieve targets.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I have thoroughly enjoyed my apprenticeship and it has been extremely beneficial to my work and team.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Management & Leadership skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very well organized.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support was there if I needed it and I was able to set time aside when required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Support was there if I needed it and I was able to set time aside when required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification has dramatically improved my skills in leadership and management.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
There are but I do not do any of them.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Support you well in growth and development.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Cummins?
Ensure you are prepared to work hard.
