Current Product Reliability Engineer

ysis reports to leadership teams, explain problems identified, and recommend corrective actions.

• Support the development of methods, processes, and tools that quantify and enhance product reliability.

• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Service, Quality, Finance, Marketing, and Design Engineering.

• Apply statistical and reliability analysis techniques to evaluate the impact of design changes on reliability.

• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for reported product failures.

• Assist problem-solving teams in assessing reliability risks and defining mitigation strategies.

• Support the development and execution of reliability test plans, including accelerated testing and field data validation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies

• Applies Principles of Statistical Methods: Uses descriptive statistics, probability distributions, inference, and regression analysis for data-driven decisions.

• Product Failure Mode Avoidance: Identifies and mitigates potential failure modes and causes to improve reliability.

• Product Failure Reporting and Corrective/Preventive Action Systems: Defines and supports rigorous failure analysis and problem resolution processes.

• Product Problem Solving: Applies systematic approaches to protect customers, resolve issues, and prevent recurrence.

• Product Reliability and Reliability Risk Management: Contributes to reliability planning and validation for new and current products.

• Quantitative Reliability Analysis: Applies statistical models to assess failure rates, compare alternatives, and validate improvements.

• Reliability Test Planning: Designs reliability test plans, including accelerated and field testing, to uncover and address unknown failure modes.

• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

• Global Perspective: Approaches challenges with a broad, global view.

• Values Differences: Recognizes and appreciates diverse perspectives and cultures in problem-solving.

Skills and Experience

• Basic relevant work experience through internships, co-ops, or professional roles.

• Knowledge of engine and Genset components, functions, and failure modes.

• Experience in Service and Quality functions is desirable.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Advanced Excel skills including VBA programming and Power Pivot are highly desirable.

• Exposure to statistical software packages such as Minitab, Weibull++, Winsmith, JMP, and R is preferable.

• Knowledge of engine performance measurement techniques is an advantage.

• Awareness of warranty data analysis and life data analysis methods is preferable.

• Proven ability to handle large datasets and extract meaningful insights.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related field) or equivalent technical discipline.

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification is required; Green Belt certification is preferred.

• This position may require licensing for compliance with applicable export controls or sanctions regulations.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of engine and Genset components, functions, and failure modes.

• Experience with MS Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is preferred.

• Proficiency in Excel programming (VBA) and Power Pivot is desirable.

• Familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., Minitab, Weibull++, Winsmith, JMP, R-Programming) is preferred.

• Knowledge of engine performance measurement is advantageous.

• Awareness of warranty data analysis and life data analysis is preferable.

• Monitor field performance, warranty, and return data to identify emerging reliability issues.

• Understanding of 7QC tools, 8D/7Step problem solving techniques, RCA, FTA, IDFEMA etc.

• Experience in service and quality functions is desirable.

• Strong analytical skills for handling large datasets and deriving meaningful conclusions.

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification required; Green Belt certification preferred.

This is a hybrid work position.

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Remote

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2413765

Relocation Package No