Placement Student – Supplier Quality

Daventry, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Supplier Quality student to join our team specializing in Quality for our Supplier Quality business unit in Daventry. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and
power your potential!

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support Power Systems VPI programs APQP and PPAP activities of High, Med & Low risk suppliers
• Maintains, track and update Cummins Quality Systems Management (CQMS), Source Release and PPAP activities through reporting and administration
• Supports Component / Supplier risk assessments with supplier selection and Supplier visits
• Complete 6
  
  Sigma Yellow Belt Certification and lead a 6 Sigma Green Belt project to improve Supplier Quality processes
• Identifies, tracks, and works with others to resolve project issues
• Participate in community engagement as part of Cummins commitment to Corporate Responsibility

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Working towards a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineer or a Business-related degree (Supply chain / Quality / Project Management)
• Self‑motivated and confident to work independently with proactive time management and prioritization of tasks
• Active participation and contribution as a team member, including strong cross‑functional communication skills and able to define and solve problems in a disciplined approach

CLOSING DATE: 12 th November 2025

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

• Job Identification 2418113
• Job Category Quality
• Posting Date 02/11/2026, 05:55 PM
• Apply Before 02/25/2026, 05:55 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Role Category On‑site with Flexibility
• Locations ROYAL OAK WAY SOUTH, DAVENTRY, Northamptonshire, NN11 8NU
  , GB
• Affiliated to Bargaining Unit/Trade Union No