Site Quality Engineer - Senior

ties for existing products and Value Package Introduction (VPI), verifying products and processes meet defined quality metrics and performance targets.

• Support and/or lead internal and external quality audits and ensure effective closure of audit findings.

• Serve as a technical quality resource to cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

• Coach and mentor less experienced quality team members to strengthen quality capability and culture.

• Prioritize and lead continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional partners using proven methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, 7-Step Problem Solving, IQTM, and AIAG core tools.

• Lead and/or support Safe Launch initiatives during VPI to ensure stable and capable production processes.

• Analyze quality and manufacturing data to provide decision support and drive sustainable improvements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies

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

• Effective Communication: Clearly conveys complex quality concepts to diverse stakeholders through multiple communication modes.

• Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies deep understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems to enable continuous improvement.

• Quality Influence: Engages stakeholders, manages constructive conflict, and influences decisions to ensure quality priorities are balanced with business objectives.

• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP): Leads structured quality planning processes to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Measurement Science (Metrology): Applies principles of measurement science across dimensional, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and optical domains to manage uncertainty and traceability.

• Problem Solving: Uses systematic, data-driven methodologies to identify root causes, implement robust solutions, and prevent recurrence.

• Drives Vision and Purpose: Articulates a compelling quality vision aligned with site and enterprise goals.

• Project Management: Effectively balances scope, schedule, and resources to deliver sustainable project outcomes.

• Quality Process Management: Proficient in applying quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, capability studies, inspections, audits, and testing.

• Quality Systems Management: Ensures the Quality Management System is understood, implemented, maintained, and effective.

• Statistical Foundations: Applies statistical methods to analyze process performance and guide improvement decisions.

• Develops Talent: Builds capability and supports the growth of team members.

• Values Differences: Embraces diverse perspectives to strengthen problem-solving and innovation.

• Quality 4.0: Leverages digital and cloud-based quality systems, connected technologies, simulation, and analytics to enhance quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Demonstrated role competence in quality and manufacturing environments.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Experience

• Intermediate level of experience required.

• Typically, 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Program Management within the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.

• Minimum of 2 years of direct manufacturing or quality-related experience.

• Strong working knowledge of AIAG core tools, APQP, PPAP, SPC, FMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience supporting customer audits, corrective actions, and Safe Launch activities.

Additional Qualifications - Internal Candidates

• Responsibility for Machining Quality Assurance and Metrology .

• 10-12 years of experience in Cylinder Head and Cylinder Block Machining , with 3-4 years in a Machining Quality role preferred.

• In-depth expertise in metrology and inspection instruments, with the ability to guide teams on selecting appropriate measurement methods and ensuring accurate day-to-day execution.

• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in machining quality processes.

• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2423181

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.