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Placement Student - Project Management

AT Cummins
Cummins

Placement Student - Project Management

Newton Aycliffe, United Kingdom

DESCRIPTION

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We are looking for an enthusiastic Placement Student - Project Management to join our team in Calibration Integration, which is part of the Electronic Controls and Performance Integration function. This product focused position releases engine software for Cummins products. This position is focused on integrating and releasing software and calibration for engine control modules which is an integral part of all our products. You will support the team by leading and contributing to calibration release projects which will include processing engine calibration tunings, supporting cross functional design reviews and releasing software that controls the operation of Cummins' products in a variety of customer applications.

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This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence 1 July 2025.

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will work closely with engineers in the team to learn and then support them with:

  • Using calibration development and management tools to process parameter changes (tunings)
  • Verification and validation task execution for developed calibration
  • Understanding calibration structure to help analyse required changes and identify required options and parts to be released
  • Creating technical documentation for change requests and tech reports
  • Work in global cross-functional teams to support project planning, change reviews and continuous improvement of tools and processes

QUALIFICATIONS

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

  • To be currently studying a Project Management degree with an allowance for a 12 month industry placement
  • Experience in leading projects as this role is more project based than technical
  • Enthusiasm and aptitude for new product development and continuous improvement
  • Ability to follow structured problem-solving processes to resolve issues
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders on a global basis, using project management skills to aid with this
  • Strong data analysis skills including the use of Microsoft packages

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression or other status protected by law.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2404053

Relocation Package No

Client-provided location(s): Darlington, UK
Job ID: Cummins-R-CA26277722644233A194E47E131DC79F
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement