Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Contributes to the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while contributing to teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists with the work for specific projects to create and implement all aspects of a manufacturing processes to ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications are met. Contributes by applying the knowledge or use of manufacturing principles and practices to improve manufacturing equipment and processes. Assists with the development of manufacturing standards and working methods by using continuous improvement tools. Works with internal and external resources on specific project assignments. Learns the knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices as they are applied to Cummins.Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law. Manufacturing Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to achieve targets in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes and methods
• Drive productivity improvement, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, process optimization)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) including process setup and validation
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and process capability
• Prepare and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain)
• Optimize machine utilization and OEE improvement
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Required Skills

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining/assembly)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen
• Basic problem-solving tools (Why-Why, Fishbone, 8D)
• Familiarity with OEE, productivity, and quality KPIs
• Proficiency in MS Excel and data analysis
• Exposure to process documentation and standardization

Qualification

• B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering

Experience

• 2-5 years in manufacturing/operations (automotive preferred)

Key KPIs

• Productivity improvement
• OEE enhancement
• Cost savings
• Reduction in cycle time and defects
• On-time production delivery

Competencies:

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.

Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing equipment which meets the Cummins manufacturing specifications and meets the project or program needs.

Manufacturing Analysis Led Design - Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment and performance to make data driven decisions before changes are made and to drive continuous improvements.

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.

Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.

Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.

Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design - Designs, creates or adapts processes and workstations by implementing ergonomic controls through the application of the Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risk and deliver ergonomically designed work.

Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.

Workstation Design - Designs operator work stations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic while accounting for cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.

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

Experience

Basic level of relevant work experience required.