We are looking for a talented **Quality Placement Student** to join our European Quality team within the Distribution Business Unit (DBU) at our Cummins facility in Peschiera Borromeo (Milan Area), Italy, for a 12-month placement. This is an exciting opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in quality management, supplier coordination, and continuous improvement within a global organisation. Working closely with our Italian and European Quality teams, you will support quality processes, resolve operational challenges, and contribute to projects that enhance business performance and customer satisfaction. **To be successful in this role, you will need the following:** + Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and international stakeholders. + Good analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. + A proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative approach, with the confidence to work independently and take responsibility. + Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint and Power BI would be an advantage. + **Native or near-native proficiency in Italian** , along with strong written and spoken English communication skills. **Education/Experience:** + Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline. + Interest in quality management, business operations, supply chain, or continuous improvement.



+ Previous internship or project experience in a relevant field would be an advantage but is not required. + Availability for a 12-month placement in Peschiera Borromeo, with a minimum of 60% on-site attendance and flexibility for remote working. **In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:** + Support the investigation and resolution of customer complaints, material non-conformances, and quality issues, working with suppliers and internal teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. + Coordinate with suppliers and logistics teams on the return and analysis of non-conforming components, ensuring appropriate documentation and follow-up. + Support the maintenance and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), including ISO 9001 compliance, quality documentation, and process improvements. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Quality to monitor quality performance and resolve operational issues. + Analyse quality data and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to support business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives. + Support the development and maintenance of quality reporting tools, documentation, and SharePoint resources. + Take ownership of an individual improvement project during the placement, delivering measurable benefits to the Quality function. **Job** Quality **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site with Flexibility **Job Type** Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement **Min Salary** 10800 **Max Salary** 10800 **ReqID** 2440449 **Relocation Package** No **100% On-Site** No

📌 Quality Placement Student (12 months) (Milano)
🏢 Cummins
📍 Milano