Manufacturing Engineer - Senior
About The Position
Cummins is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join its Manufacturing team at the CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) facility in Fletcher, North Carolina. The role leads manufacturing improvement projects and strategic capital and equipment initiatives from concept through implementation. It applies manufacturing engineering principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and process efficiency, while supporting product specifications, operational requirements, and production goals. The engineer champions continuous improvement using Lean, problem-solving, and waste-reduction methods; develops standardized work, manufacturing procedures, and best practices; and serves as a manufacturing subject matter expert. The position collaborates with business leaders, cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners, and mentors stakeholders and team members to strengthen technical capability and support long-term business success. A STEM-related college, university, or degree—or equivalent experience—is required. Intermediate-level relevant work experience is required. The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Requirements
- College, university, or degree in a STEM or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Intermediate-level relevant work experience.
- Strong manufacturing engineering knowledge, including drawing interpretation, tooling design, equipment selection, and process development.
- Ability to apply data-driven analysis, root cause methodologies, and waste reduction techniques.
- Knowledge of ergonomic principles, risk reduction, and safe manufacturing practices.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
- Ability to develop process documentation, standardized work methods, and manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and process improvement projects.
- Improve safety, quality, productivity, and process efficiency by applying manufacturing engineering principles and best practices.
- Lead capital and equipment projects from concept through implementation, ensuring systems meet product specifications, operational requirements, and production goals.
- Use Lean, problem-solving, and continuous improvement methods to eliminate waste, improve reliability, and standardize manufacturing processes.
- Create and implement standardized work methods, manufacturing procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with business leaders, functional teams, suppliers, and external partners to align priorities and deliver project outcomes.
- Provide manufacturing subject matter expertise to help teams solve complex challenges and implement solutions.
- Mentor stakeholders and develop team members’ technical knowledge and capabilities.
- Apply drawing interpretation, tooling design, equipment selection, and process development expertise to deliver safe and reliable manufacturing solutions.
- Use data-driven analysis, root cause methods, and waste reduction techniques to improve quality, productivity, cost, and operational performance.
- Incorporate ergonomic principles, risk reduction strategies, and safe manufacturing practices into equipment, processes, and workstation designs.
- Communicate project goals, technical requirements, and implementation plans to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Create and maintain process documentation, standardized work methods, and manufacturing standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
