Placement Student – Applied Mechanics Engineer
Cummins Inc.
Placement Student – Materials Engineer, Metallurgist
Cummins Inc.
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Daventry • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Entry Level
About the role
- Working within the Quality Department reporting to the Materials Laboratory Supervisor
- Liaise with Quality, Engineering and Production Teams on metallurgical issues affecting the Plant
- Carry out metallurgical investigations and write reports on engine components to help support root cause failure analysis and drive corrective actions
- Support the Quality Test and Quality Customer Teams with problem solving relating to Engine Testing and Customer Quality Issues
- Contribute to smooth running of laboratory by ordering consumables and sub-contract work, and continuous improvements to lab processes and housekeeping
- Engage in Health and Safety initiatives related to the Laboratory such as Risk Assessments
Requirements
- Studying towards a Engineering Degree or equivalent in Metallurgy or Materials Engineering
- General knowledge of physical metallurgy, ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, and processes such as steel making, casting, forging, heat treatment, welding and joining
- Experience of using a SEM would be beneficial but not mandatory as training will be provided
- Have a can-do attitude, sound analytical capabilities, and preferably have some practical Laboratory experience, with good organisational and communication skill
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
metallurgyphysical metallurgyferrous metallurgynon-ferrous metallurgysteel makingcastingforgingheat treatmentweldingjoining
Soft skills
analytical capabilitiesorganizational skillscommunication skillscan-do attitude
Certifications
Engineering DegreeMetallurgy DegreeMaterials Engineering Degree