Placement Student - Quality Improvements Analyst
Oct 6, 2026 Daventry, United Kingdom
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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:
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
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
100% On-Site No
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
100% On-Site No
Additional Information
- Posted: Oct 6, 2026