At a Glance
- Tasks: Collaborate with teams to develop innovative products and solve technical challenges.
- Company: Cummins is committed to supporting professionals returning from career breaks through its RePower program.
- Benefits: This role offers a 6-month paid returnship with extensive internal resources and potential for full-time employment.
- Other info: The position is based in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
- Why this job: Join a supportive environment that values diverse backgrounds and fosters professional growth.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline, with strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Cummins, we recognise the decision to come back into your desired career after an extended career break can be intimidating. We value your diverse background, education, and experience and believe that we can help Power Your Potential as you make the return. RePower, our return‑to‑work program, is designed specifically for candidates like you: people who have some professional work experience and an employment gap of 2 years and above for a variety of reasons and are now ready to return to the workforce.
The program supports re‑engagement of skills through fulfilling work assignments; training, coaching, and development; and a sense of community and networking that cohorts provide. The role is a 6‑month paid and benefited returnship which is aimed at providing you with the necessary extensive internal resources to support your return to paid work. During your time with us, you will be provided with an opportunity to use your specialist skills, expertise, interests, and abilities on meaningful projects. Following the 6‑month returnship, successful participants may be eligible for full‑time employment opportunities.
We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Cummins Components Software organisation in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and improve innovative products and engineering solutions.
- Work with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, suppliers, and customer‑facing teams to support product development activities.
- Help solve technical challenges using structured problem‑solving methods and data‑driven decision making.
- Contribute to product testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Support engineering projects from concept through implementation, taking ownership of deliverables and helping drive successful outcomes.
- Share knowledge, build relationships, and contribute to an inclusive and collaborative team environment.
- A degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline; equivalent experience may also be considered.
- Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a desire to learn and develop in a technical environment.
RePower Program: Product Engineering Specialist in Huddersfield employer: Cummins Inc.
Cummins, located in Huddersfield, UK, offers a unique RePower program for professionals returning to work after a break. The company values diverse experiences and provides extensive training and networking opportunities within an inclusive team environment.
