Hiring Manager Md.

Shamsul Arfeen
Cummins Ltd Salt Lake City Commented [sn1]: Company’ s name and address
46-50 Coombe Road, 700098, Kolkata
Surrey, South East England
KT3 4QL, England 3rd December 2016

Re: Graduate - Engineering (MULTIPLE POSITIONS) Commented [sn2]: Position applying for

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am a final year Power Engineering undergraduate student at Jadavpur university. I wish to apply
for the Graduate Engineering position currently being advertised on Gradcracker.co.uk. Please find Commented [sn3]: Position applying for
enclosed my CV for your consideration. Having studied the job description, I am confident that my Commented [sn4]: Website name
skills, experience and knowledge provide a close match to the requirements of the role and would
enable me to make a valuable contribution to your organisation.

As part of my course, I have also undertaken several projects which ensures I recognise the
importance of the practical application of my skills. I have successfully led teams on various
engineering projects during my time at university, including one which is focused on maintenance of
a power plant. This involves looking after the operation of designated areas, produce and analyzing
manufacturing data to facilitate reduction in overall costing and bill of materials, liaising effectively
with various engineering specialists etc. These projects involve strong team work, also as the leader,
communicating effectively to delegate tasks and managing time to ensure all deadlines are met. I
adopt a diligent, meticulous and proactive approach to all projects and tasks whilst ensuring duties
are completed to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

I have applied for this role because it’s an excellent match for my skills and experience - and because
it represents a challenge which I know I will relish. I read in the job description that some of my
responsibilities during the job will include assisting in creating design specifications, verifying design
using analysis, working with other engineering disciplines on different projects to resolve product
issues, interpretation of various testing results etc. That is something I am really excited about Commented [sn5]: Read job description and make
because this will enable me to put my capabilities and experience to best use which I have gained so changes accordingly.
far by working on different engineering projects.

Having researched a number of similar positions, I am particularly attracted to Cummins because of Commented [sn6]: Company’s name
the range of projects your company is involved in, for example, The ETHOS 2.8L engine project to
reduce carbon dioxide emission as well as the training and support offered to employees. I really Commented [sn7]: Research about ongoing company
appreciate the fact that Cummins is an American Fortune 500 corporation that designs, project
manufactures, distributes engines and power generation products; its commitment towards
research and development through a continued investment of more than $700 million to that area
for a fourth consecutive year and that is what inspires me to be a part of Cummins team. Commented [sn8]: A fact about company and its research
and development investment
I hope you find that my skills and experience meet your requirements for this position. I look Commented [sn9]: Company’s name
forward to hearing from you so that we can discuss this opportunity further. Thank you for your time
and consideration.

Yours faithfully,
Md. Shamsul Arfeen