Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

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Manufacturing Operations & Line Quality

• Lead resolution of manufacturing line quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Improve cycle time, productivity, and throughput of production lines.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (CFT) to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation and standardized work.

Continuous Improvement & Benchmarking

• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives using Lean and waste-reduction methodologies.

• Benchmark best practices across plants and global regions to improve performance.

• Utilize digital tools and manufacturing analysis-led design principles to simulate and optimize manufacturing processes.

Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with global teams on inter-region projects and manufacturing standardization initiatives.

• Lead communication and influence stakeholders including business leaders, functional teams, and external partners.

• Coach and support key stakeholders to ensure project and operational success.

Safety, Ergonomics & Compliance

• Lead ergonomic improvements and workstation design enhancements aligned with Cummins ergonomic guidelines.

• Drive machine guarding improvements to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Support IATF and other quality audits to ensure adherence to Quality Management Systems.

• Champion proactive health and safety behaviors to promote an injury-free workplace.

Technical & Engineering Leadership

• Interpret product and equipment drawings to design optimal manufacturing processes.

• Lead equipment/capital procurement aligned with manufacturing specifications.

• Oversee tool and fixture design to ensure functional and quality requirements are met.

• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to improve equipment capability and process robustness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or related field, or equivalent experience.

• May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and industrial engineering principles.

• Experience handling VPI projects and ensuring manufacturing readiness.

• Proven ability to resolve line quality issues using structured problem-solving tools.

• Expertise in cycle time reduction, productivity improvement, and OEE enhancement.

• Knowledge of IATF and quality audit requirements.

• Proficiency in change management and cross-functional collaboration.

• Understanding of ergonomic process design and machine guarding standards.

• Capability in manufacturing simulation, digital tools, and analysis-led design.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder influence skills.

• Ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Experience

• Intermediate level of relevant manufacturing or engineering experience required.

• Experience leading capital projects, equipment implementation, or process changes.

• Demonstrated success in improving line performance, productivity, and OEE.

• Experience working with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders preferred.

• Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and audit processes preferred.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2425092

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No