Cross-Functional Engineering Associate - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

Cummins•Seymour, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports and troubleshoots hardware and software test operations/measurement in multiple locations. This is an onsite role at Seymour Engine Plant supporting Machining Engineering. This role requires the successful candidate to take technical ownership of tools, equipment and processes necessary to produce quality parts for plant assembly lines and service. Candidates must thoroughly understand the protocols of working safely with industrial equipment, electricity and other energy sources. Acts as a formal resource working cross functionally with other manufacturing disciplines to quickly and efficiently address issues, improve manufacturing processes and environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related field.
Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience.
Thoroughly understand the protocols of working safely with industrial equipment, electricity and other energy sources.
Ability to apply Mills, Lathes, Grinders and other industrial equipment to manufacture various engine components.
Select and apply cutting tools to efficiently produce components.
Ability to design and apply work holding fixtures, correctly applying them to improve processes, improving RFT (right first time), reduce scrap and improve efficiency.
Ability to write, edit and maintain CNC code manually or with the aid of CAM.
Fully proficient in the use of precision measuring devices, understanding CMM data and measurement strategies, layout work to facilitate process development, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.
Works cross functionally with other disciplines in the plant to achieve broad goals.
Share knowledge and skills to other team members and mentor as needed.
Communicate effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams.
Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements.
Participates actively with local Maintenance teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

Nice To Haves

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.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
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.
Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.
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.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Responsibilities

Supports and troubleshoots engineering test operations/measurement in multiple locations.
Manages schedules and organizes tests and issues; facilitates the prioritization process for testing.
Works with engineers to develop measurement techniques; designs more effective measurement methods and data acquisition processes and equipment; develops and executes measurement plans; leads the troubleshooting process; verifies proposed solutions; designs and procures fixtures for special tests; creates software needed for special applications; documents hardware test measurements and test summaries.
Provides support to resolve test issues; leads the test/measurement and issue resolution process; may lead the development and execution of customer/supplier agreements with engineers.
Performs data analysis and documents in Technical Reports; presents test findings.
Provides technical support for customers worldwide.
Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching.
Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies.
Interacts effectively with all levels of employees throughout the company.
Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects.
Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.
Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.
Travels as required by the position.
Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.
Stop work and immediately report any injury hazards. Report any work-related injury, illness, incident, risk, or hazard. Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures and regulations. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Promote interdependence by looking out for one another. Lead or support projects that correct hazards or ergonomic risks within your control and capabilities.
Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact. Engage in HSE Training.
Take technical ownership of machining tools, equipment, and processes necessary to produce quality parts for an area, or areas, within the plant. Champion continuous improvement activities centered around overall efficiency, RFT, Scrap reduction, HSE, and TCO (total cost of ownership).
Ability to apply Mills, Lathes, Grinders and other industrial equipment to manufacture various engine components. Select and apply cutting tools to efficiently produce components. Ability to design and apply work holding fixtures, correctly applying them to improve processes, improving RFT (right first time), reduce scrap and improve efficiency. Ability to write, edit and maintain CNC code manually or with the aid of CAM. Fully proficient in the use of precision measuring devices, understanding CMM data and measurement strategies, layout work to facilitate process development, troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Works cross functionally with other disciplines in the plant to achieve broad goals.
Share knowledge and skills to other team members and mentor as needed.
Communicate effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams.
Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements.
Participates actively with local Maintenance teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.