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Manufacturing Co-Op Positions

Cummins Inc.

Columbus, IN · HybridFull-time$3,500–6,000/moSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$3,500–6,000/mo
Location
Columbus, INHybrid
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
OPT eligible

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Job overview

The Manufacturing Co-Op supports manufacturing process planning, design, implementation, and improvement in a plant environment. The role works with engineering to identify product and performance issues, improve production efficiency and equipment capability, and define standard work methods. The position is intended for students pursuing a degree and includes assignments of 4, 6, or up to 12 months, with a stated 40-hour workweek.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply Chain KnowledgeAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationRelationship ManagementAccountabilityCustomer Focus

Qualifications

Full-Time EnrollmentAccredited U.S. College EnrollmentBachelor's, Master's, PhD, MBA, or JDGPA 2.5+Continental U.S. ResidencyCPT or OPT Authorization

Full job description

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Manufacturing

  • Assists with the planning, design, purchase, and/or implementation of integrated manufacturing, assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant.

  • Helps determine the manufacturing processes required to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.

  • Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; may recommend solutions or enhancements.

  • Assists with plans and designs methods to improve efficiency in production.

  • Work to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.

  • Define manufacturing standard working methods.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Co-op (Co-operative): Students must be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university, actively pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, MBA, or JD), with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Candidates must also currently reside within the continental United States. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week for assignments 4, 6, or up to 12 months, often aligning with school semesters. Some schools may require students to be officially enrolled in a co-op program—check with your career services or co-op office.

Academic Enrollment: If your co-op assignment is approved by your academic institution as part of a formal co-op program, the school acknowledges your participation and grants permission for you to take time off from classes while remaining in good academic standing. Cummins does not require you to be enrolled in a minimum number of credit hours during your co-op. Whether you take a semester off from classes, enroll part-time, or take evening courses is up to you and your school. You are responsible for meeting your university’s academic policies and/or co-op program requirements. Please consult your academic advisor or co-op office to ensure you remain in compliance.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Commitment: Students must be able to manage their academic responsibilities without compromising their job performance.

To be successful in this role you will need the following :

  • Supply Chain Knowledge

  • Analytical Thinking and Reasoning

  • Attention to Detail

  • Effective Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)

  • Relationship Management

  • Ensures accountability

  • Customer Focus

Degree Programs Considered: Bachelor’s, Master’s

Major Programs Typically Considered: All Engineering Majors (including MET and EET). All Supply Chain and Logistics Related Majors.

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Non-Technical):

  • Bachelor's  - $3,500 - $4,400

  • Master's - $5,600

2026 Monthly Salary Range by Degree Level (Technical):

  • Bachelor's  - $3,900 - $5,000

  • Master's - $6,000

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Cummins and E-verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates right to work using E-Verify. Cummins will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Job Supply Chain Planning

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID 2439835

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,481 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$3,500–6,000/mo
  • US median$112–171K/yr665 salary ranges
  • US median$24–28/hr290 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs in Indiana and 1,481 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Indiana
Experience
Manufacturing Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (838 postings).
Education
661 of the 1,481 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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