Manufacturing Engineer

Contributes to the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while supporting cross-functional teams. The role involves applying manufacturing principles to improve processes, ensure safety, achieve manufacturing goals, and meet product specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with specific projects to create and implement manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with safety requirements, manufacturing objectives, and product specifications.
• Applies knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices to enhance equipment and processes.
• Contributes to the development of manufacturing standards and continuous improvement tools.
• Collaborates with internal and external resources on assigned project tasks.
• Learns and applies manufacturing principles and practices as they pertain to Cummins systems.

Education, Licenses, and Certifications:

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

Experience:

• Basic level of relevant work experience required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience with cylinder block, cylinder head, and connecting rod machining processes.
• Familiarity with various machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in CNC programming languages.
• Experience with machine tool controllers such as FANUC and Siemens.
• Selection, design, and application of cutting tools and fixtures for optimized machining.
• Capability to analyze machining processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Experience with process planning and cycle time reduction.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Project management skills to ensure timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Good communication skills for reporting, documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Competencies:

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering clear, audience-specific communications.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Promotes proactive health and safety behaviors, contributing to an injury-free workplace.
• Drawing Interpretation: Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment drawings to develop optimal processes.
• Equipment/Capital Procurement: Selects manufacturing equipment meeting Cummins specifications and project needs.
• Manufacturing Analysis Led Design: Utilizes digital tools to model and improve manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Implements changes in processes, equipment, and applications to support continuous improvement.
• Process Documentation: Creates standardized written manufacturing procedures for process continuity.
• Tool and Fixture Design: Develops workpiece-holding devices for effective part positioning during manufacturing.
• Values Differences: Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures.
• Continuous Process Improvement: Implements methodologies to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design: Designs ergonomic processes and workstations following Cummins guidelines.
• Problem Solving: Uses systematic analysis and industry methodologies to resolve issues effectively.
• Workstation Design: Designs safe, ergonomic workstations considering cost, quality, and delivery.