School to Work - Manufacturing

We are looking for a talented School to Work - Manufacturing student worker, to join our team specializing Manufacturing, supporting our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Business Unit facility in York, SC.

The School to Work - Manufacturing student worker, will join the Manufacturing Engineering team in the Supply Chain – Industrial department. This role assists with planning, designing, purchasing, and implementing changes to manufacturing equipment and systems while supporting process projects, continuous‑improvement initiatives, and the development of standards and work methods. The student will collaborate with internal and external resources, applying a results‑driven, action‑oriented mindset.

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

• Assist in planning, designing, and purchasing modifications to manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Support manufacturing‑process projects and continuous‑improvement activities.
• Develop and update manufacturing standards, work instructions, and best‑practice methods.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely project execution.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to equipment performance and process efficiency.
• Prepare documentation, drawings, and specifications for engineering changes.
• Participate in Kaizen events and other improvement initiatives.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Maintain inventory and status of tooling, fixtures, and spare parts.
• Promote safety and compliance throughout all engineering activities.

Responsibilities

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

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Self‑starter with a results‑driven, action‑oriented attitude.
• Willingness to work up to 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.
• Problem‑solving mindset and eagerness to learn new engineering concepts.

 

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 

• Current enrollment in a college or university STEM or related program (preferred)

 

Qualifications

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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.