Student - Logistics

Cummins • Florence, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a student for a School to Work – Logistics/Industrial Engineering role on its Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems Team in Florence, Kentucky. Beginning in January 2027, this full-time, onsite position offers hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and operations initiatives while applying industrial engineering principles. The student will contribute to continuous improvement and operational performance efforts, support manufacturing excellence projects, collaborate across functions, and help plan, document, and present project recommendations.

Candidates must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering, or may be considered if pursuing a related program with an emphasis in Operations. They must remain enrolled in an accredited degree program for the duration of the assignment. Prior relevant experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Actively pursue a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Industrial Engineering, or a related program with an emphasis in Operations.
• Remain enrolled in an accredited degree program during the duration of the assignment.
• Communicate and present information clearly and professionally.
• Analyze issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
• Interpret data and use insights to support operational decision-making.
• Have proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Balance multiple responsibilities and meet project deadlines.
• Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, initiative, and ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, co-op, project, research, leadership, or extracurricular experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to manufacturing, operations, lean principles, process improvement, or data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity throughout operations.
• Collect, organize, and interpret operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with workflow analysis, capacity planning, standard work development, and facility optimization projects.
• Collaborate with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams to achieve business objectives.
• Participate in problem-solving activities and implement practical solutions to operational challenges.
• Support project planning, execution, documentation, and presentation of recommendations to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain reports, work instructions, and process improvement records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern