Product Design Technician - Level IV - OFFC

Cummins • Lakewood, NY

103d • $30 - $46

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Product Design Technician - Level IV to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Jamestown, NY. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Lead with authority and clarity. Guide Product Design Technicians, prioritize work effectively, and ensure engineering requests are ready for execution—setting the tone for team. Apply specialized design knowledge to elevate product quality. Your expertise in creating and maintaining specifications ensures that Cummins products meet or exceed company, industry, and global standards. Ensure drawing and model integrity from concept to release. Checking models and drawings before release and participating in Drawing Quality Reviews safeguards the accuracy and reliability of every design. Mentor and train designers across experience levels. Foster growth and consistency by sharing your knowledge, coaching others, and reinforcing best practices in design and documentation. Create assemblies and concept models that ensure seamless fit and function. Collaborating with engineering, you will generate designs that integrate perfectly with mating parts and support efficient manufacturing. Analyze and validate designs using cutting-edge tools. Your ability to assess design adequacy will reduce errors, improve performance, and streamline the development process. Evaluate engineering risks to strengthen product reliability. By applying structured methods (such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, or hazard assessments), you will identify potential failure modes early and recommend mitigation strategies that protect performance and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
• Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.
• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Project management and time management.
• Technical writing and communication (clear documentation and reporting).
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional teamwork.
• Ability to write technical reports, present findings, and communicate with suppliers/customers in business settings.
• Experience with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs).
• Teardown, assembly/disassembly, and inspection of mechanical components.
• Drafting/GD&T skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, casting, welding, forming, etc.).
• Practical troubleshooting of equipment, test rigs, or prototypes.

Responsibilities

• Deep mechanical systems knowledge fuels innovative design.
• Precision in specifications ensures manufacturability and inspection accuracy.
• Strong configuration and change management keeps product data aligned and secure.
• Lifecycle thinking ensures designs are robust and future-proof.
• Cross-functional communication bridges design with execution.
• System-level design thinking connects parts to the whole.
• Commitment to standards drives consistency and quality.

Benefits

• Salary range: Min Salary $30.77, Max Salary $46.15

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED