Placement Student – Quality Improvements Analyst

Company: Cummins
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Location: Daventry
Job Description:

Placement Student –Quality Improvement Analyst


We are looking for an enthusiastic Quality Improvement Analyst Placement Student to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Corporate/CBS Business Segment in UK, 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.


This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027.


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



  • Support the Quality Management System (QMS) through data collection, reporting, and documentation updates.


  • Assist in conducting process reviews, audits, and root cause analyses for non-conformances or issues.


  • Gather and analyze performance and quality data (e.g., defect rates, rework, complaints) to identify trends.


  • Participate in continuous improvement projects aligned with Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence.


  • Help prepare presentations and reports for management reviews or project updates; collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, engineering, supply chain, etc.) to implement improvements.


  • Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of ISO 9001 standards (or other regulatory requirements).



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



  • Working towards a degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, Data analysis, Supply Chain/Logistics, Planning or Statistics related fields; proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or similar).


  • Great communication, presentation, project management, report writing and documentation skills.


  • Strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking by working on real-life processes; gain awareness of compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry.


  • Develop a mindset for continuous improvement and professional growth.



CLOSING DATE: (Tuesday, 17 th November 2026 11:59pm)


Job Quality


Organization Cummins Inc.


Role Category On-site with Flexibility


Job Type Student – Cooperative/12 Month Placement


ReqID 2439559


Relocation Package No


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Posted: October 9th, 2026