Degree Apprenticeship – Customer Engineering level 6
CUMMINS LTD.
Huddersfield (HD1 6RA)
Closes in 19 days (Friday 14 August 2026)
Posted on 24 July 2026
Contents
Summary
The Engineering degree Apprentice role is a developmental position within the customer engineering team and working across with other engineering functions. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will obtain a Mechanical Manufacture BEng qualification
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, The working hours are 37.5 hours per week and 8:30am to 4:30pm covering core hours but flexible to suit business needs.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
We are looking for an enthusiastic engineering candidate to join our team specializing in customer engineering for our Turbocharger business in Huddersfield, UK. During your apprenticeship 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 and power your potential!
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Manage project prototype execution, including working closely with special product and laboratory operation teams on end-to-end prototype delivery activities, and tracking prototype timeline and deliverables.
- Manage bill of material (BOM) and parts, including maintaining and updating prototype BOM, performing part availability checks, and interfacing with supply chain team to resolve shortage, track delivery status and expedite critical components.
- Prototype build and control planning, including developing prototype control plan, ensuring required checks and quality control, and assisting build readiness review.
- Test & facility coordination, including coordinating with Lab Ops team to confirm test facility capability and availability of fixtures and instrumentation, and pre-test checks, pass-off testing and test result documentation.
- Technical development (long term), including developing capability to support: DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report), technical validation documentation, and application sign-off processes. It will also contribute to engineering reports and design reviews.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with other teams to ensure alignment and address cross-functional issues, also provide regular updates on status and progress to the team.Adapt to the evolving demands, requirements of the project and engaging in various technical tasks as needed.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- GCSEs including Math’s/Science at Grade 5/B, 4 other subjects at 4/C or above.
- A minimum of 2 A-Levels at grade B or above, which must include mathematics or further mathematics and of the following: Physics, biology, chemistry or engineering
- Level 3 Btec extended diploma engineering course (minimum DM) (120 Credits needed)
- BTEC level 4 HNC (Distinction)
- BTEC level 5 HND (Distinction)
- A genuine strong interest in engineering or science.
- Must have been a UK resident for 3 years or above
Why Cummins?
As an apprentice at Cummins, you will have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and dynamic environment. Our program is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares you for a successful career in the industry.
Where you'll work
St. Andrews Road
Huddersfield
HD1 6RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Training course
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
- Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
- Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
- Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
- Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
- Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
- Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
- Identify and use manufacturing processes, resources and technologies to turn the materials, components or other commodities into a finished product or system.
- Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the manufacturing engineering process.
- Carry out pre operations checks of engineering manufacturing systems and equipment before use.
- Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
- Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Communicate in writing for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
- Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
- Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking manufacturing projects or programmes of work.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the manufacturing engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
- Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
- Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
- Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
During the apprenticeship you will work 5 days per week, inclusive of 1 day per week for study at University of Sheffield (AMRC). The working hours are 8:30am – 4:30 (30-minute lunchbreak)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 4 other subjects (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths & English (grade 5/B or above)
A Level in:
- mathematics or further mathematics (grade C or above)
- Physics, biology, chemistry or engineering (grade C or above)
BTEC in:
- Engineering (grade Distinction)
- Engineering (grade Distinction)
- engineering course (minimum DM) (120 Credits) (grade DM)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Cummins Turbo Technologies is the only manufacturer focused solely on medium- to heavy-duty diesel engine turbo technologies. For more than 60 years, we have delivered innovative, reliable turbocharger solutions for our customers. Our vision for turbocharger solutions, thanks to our rich company heritage derived from our Holset® brand, sets us apart as a technology leader.
https://www.cummins.com/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possibility of a potential permanent employment through open vacancies.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044716.
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Closes in 19 days (Friday 14 August 2026)
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