Manufacturing Engineer - Senior
About The Position
Cummins is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing for its business in Columbus, Indiana. The role leads manufacturing projects and process improvement initiatives, develops standardized production procedures, and integrates product designs and engineering drawings into efficient, scalable production processes. The position also supports capital projects, VPI launch activities, production equipment and workstation design, and the use of data-driven analysis, simulation, and continuous improvement methods. It is designated 100% onsite and may require up to 10% travel. The engineer must be able to support business needs across varying shifts as applicable.
Requirements
- A college, university, or degree in a STEM field or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Strong expertise in manufacturing engineering principles and the ability to lead process improvements and engineering initiatives.
- Ability to apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and GD&T to solve operational challenges.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across diverse teams.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills using structured, data-driven approaches.
- Experience balancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Three to five years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a relevant field, with demonstrated success in process improvement, capital project involvement, and leading engineering initiatives.
- Adaptability, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset when leading change initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with capital equipment procurement.
- Experience managing CapEx projects.
- Familiarity with Fanuc HandlingTool or ArcTool.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
- Experience using digital manufacturing tools and simulation technologies to validate process designs before implementation.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end manufacturing projects aligned with safety, quality, and business objectives.
- Drive process optimization to increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
- Implement manufacturing solutions using data-driven analysis, simulation tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver capital projects and process enhancements.
- Develop standardized manufacturing procedures that support consistency, reliability, and operational excellence.
- Integrate product designs and engineering drawings into efficient, scalable production processes.
- Champion workplace safety and ergonomic design practices.
- Mentor team members and stakeholders in problem-solving and continuous improvement practices.
- Support VPI (Value Package Introduction) launch activities and help integrate launches into production.
- Lead improvement projects affecting safety, quality, and throughput, with measurable and sustainable results.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to execute project deliverables and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
- Support workstation, tooling, and fixture design for efficiency, repeatability, and ergonomic performance.
- Support business needs across varying shifts as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
