Civilian Work Attachment – Business and Professional Development

About the Civilian Work Attachment

Cummins is proud to support the Armed Forces community through our Civilian Work Attachment (CWA) Programme, delivered in partnership with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP).

This two-week placement has been designed to help Service Leavers gain practical experience within a global engineering organisation, providing valuable insight into civilian industry while exploring how the skills developed during military service can be applied across engineering and manufacturing.

Working alongside experienced engineers, technicians and manufacturing professionals, you'll gain first-hand experience of how products are designed, built, tested and validated before reaching customers. The placement offers broad exposure to a range of technical disciplines, allowing you to explore different career pathways and discover where your skills and interests best fit within Cummins.

About the Placement

Successful engineering organisations rely on far more than technical expertise. Effective communication, teamwork, problem-solving and collaboration are essential to delivering successful projects and supporting customers around the world.

This placement provides an opportunity to experience how engineering, manufacturing, operations and business functions work together, giving you a broader understanding of the people, processes and professional skills that underpin a global organisation.

What You'll Experience

During your placement, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside experienced professionals from a range of engineering, operational and business functions.
• Develop practical skills in communication, teamwork, data analysis and structured problem-solving.
• Gain an understanding of how technical, operational and business teams collaborate to deliver products and services.
• Build awareness of the wide range of career opportunities available across engineering, manufacturing, operations and corporate functions.
• Observe how effective planning, communication and collaboration support successful project delivery and business performance.

This placement is designed to broaden your understanding of the civilian workplace while helping you develop the professional skills that are valued across a wide range of industries.

Why Choose a Cummins Civilian Work Attachment?

This placement is an opportunity to experience life within one of the world's leading engineering organisations while building knowledge that will support your transition into civilian employment.

During your time with Cummins, you'll:

• Develop professional skills that are transferable across a wide range of industries and career paths.
• Gain an understanding of how engineering, manufacturing and business functions work together within a global organisation.
• Build confidence communicating, collaborating and solving problems in a civilian working environment.
• Discover how the leadership, teamwork and decision-making skills developed during military service can add value within industry.
• Expand your professional network and gain insight into the diverse career opportunities available at Cummins.

Whether you're planning a career in engineering, manufacturing, operations or another professional discipline, this placement offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your understanding of civilian industry while building confidence for the next stage of your career.