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Graduate Engineer Review

at Cummins

Graduate Scheme

Automotive Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management

Darlington

Review Submitted: April 2026

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 the Role
5/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at Cummins?
Great - lots of varied experience.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Project Management of large scale projects
Overseeing smaller projects
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
At the time, salary and benefits were very good for the graduate scheme (2021) in comparison to local companies.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Good progression routes.
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Great training available.
Role Experience Days (RED) available within other teams to broaden experience through the company.

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate Cummins initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate Cummins CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Cummins to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
Role was as described.
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to Cummins?
Laid back interview.
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