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Product Engineer

Cummins India Ltd

4.3

based on 3.1k Reviews

3-6 years

₹ 6.7 - 8L/yr (AmbitionBox estimate)

Hubli, Mangaluru, Mysuru / Mysore + 2 more

1 vacancy

Product Engineer

Cummins

posted 16hr ago

Job Role Insights

Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering Change Management Sheet Metal Product Life Cycle Management Product Support

+ 2 more

Job Description

This entry-level/early career professional, product-focused position performs established technical tasks at the sub-system and/or component level for current and future products within a given business unit or corporate area. This involves work across many steps in the product life cycle. Because of the product-centered nature of this position, they are often a central point of coordination and decision-making between product line engineers, customer teams, systems engineers, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Investigates product problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate actions, owns problem resolution, and documents results with guidance from more experienced team members.
Works in business processes such as Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Current Product Support (CPS) and executes technical processes such as Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, and Failure Incident Review Group (FIRG).
Utilizes tools such as 7-step problem-solving, design review checklists, and other specialized tools to support processes and enable high-quality decision-making.
Obtains input from stakeholders, including technical managers, project leaders, other product and manufacturing engineers, and supplier partners to deliver information and recommendations leading to quality product decisions.
Applies academic knowledge and existing experience to take action and make decisions that progress projects forward without sacrificing project quality expectations.
Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services, with technical complexity and ambiguity increasing as experience is gained.
Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems while still developing technology or product knowledge; engages in the improvement of systems and processes.
May involve coordination and direction of work among technicians and/or temporary student employees.
Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a workgroup, and continues to develop proficiency in critical competency areas.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

Bachelors degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field is required.
A post-graduate (Masters) degree relevant to this discipline may be required for select roles.

Knowledge/Skills:

4-6 years of experience in the mechanical domain; automotive exposure is preferred.
Exposure to off-highway axles design is preferred.
Experience interacting with production plants, test labs, suppliers, and customers is preferred.
Hands-on experience with Creo, including casting, forging, and sheet metal part design, modeling, and drafting.
Basic knowledge of GD&T, manufacturing processes, and DFMEA.
Exposure to FEA tools and stack-up studies is preferred.
Strong communication skills.
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering.

Experience:

3-4 years of relevant experience working in a technical discipline.
Preferred candidates have relevant experience working as interns, co-op students, or early-career professionals in a relevant technical discipline.
Proficiency in MS Office tools is preferred.

Competencies:

Applies Principles of Statistical Methods: Uses statistical techniques to analyze technical data, model relationships, and make data-driven decisions.
Cross-Functional Design Integration: Translates stakeholder requirements into virtual designs and communicates design capabilities through cross-functional reviews.
Mechanical Design of Systems: Develops innovative and robust mechanical designs to meet Cummins and customer expectations.
Product Configuration & Change Management: Establishes, tracks, and communicates product artifacts and changes.
Product Development Execution: Plans, schedules, coordinates, and executes product development activities.
Product Failure Mode Avoidance: Identifies and mitigates potential failure modes to improve product reliability.
Product Verification & Validation: Develops validation plans, evaluates simulation and test results, and assesses legacy versus new system solutions.
Systems Thinking: Defines and analyzes system boundaries, interactions, and behaviors to improve system performance.
Technical Documentation: Documents and communicates technical knowledge effectively for knowledge transfer.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others.
Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear and concise communications tailored to different audiences.
Decision Quality: Makes timely and well-informed decisions.
Drives Results: Achieves objectives consistently, even under challenging circumstances.
Self-Development: Proactively seeks opportunities for growth and development.
Values Differences: Recognizes and values diverse perspectives and cultural contributions.