Product Engineer

Cummins•Columbus, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Product Engineer to join our team specializing in Engineering in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact by driving product quality and reliability through investigating technical issues, identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and owning problem resolution. You will support product development and support programs by executing key business processes within Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), and Current Product Support (CPS). You will apply structured engineering methodologies like ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, design reviews, and 7-step problem solving to improve decision-making and reduce product risk. You will influence quality product decisions by collaborating with technical managers, project leaders, manufacturing engineers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to provide data-driven recommendations. You will advance projects effectively by using engineering knowledge and sound judgment to make decisions related to testing, analysis, project execution, and cross-functional coordination. You will take ownership of increasingly complex components, systems, and products, resolving technical challenges while balancing performance, quality, cost, and schedule considerations. You will improve engineering processes and operational effectiveness by independently executing established work systems and contributing ideas that enhance efficiency, consistency, and product outcomes. You will strengthen team performance and technical capability by coordinating technicians and student employees, contributing to team goals, influencing within work groups, and continuously expanding your technical expertise.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
Entry level/Early career professional.

Nice To Haves

Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Relevant experience working in either a temporary student employment environment (intern, co-op, or other extracurricular team activities) or as an early career professional in a relevant technical discipline area.
Knowledge of MS Office tools is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply strong engineering and systems thinking skills to understand complex product interactions, define requirements, evaluate risks, and make design decisions that optimize overall system performance and reliability.
Use data-driven decision making by applying statistical methods, design of experiments, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and other analytical tools to solve problems and guide product development decisions.
Translate customer and stakeholder requirements into effective designs by leading cross-functional design integration efforts and ensuring solutions meet technical, manufacturing, quality, and business objectives.
Develop expertise in mechanical systems and controls engineering by understanding the interaction between mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, chemical, and software-controlled systems to deliver robust product performance.
Execute product development activities effectively by planning, coordinating, monitoring, and delivering projects while balancing quality, schedule, resource, and risk considerations throughout the product lifecycle.
Proactively identify and mitigate product risks through failure mode avoidance, interface management, modeling, simulation, verification, validation, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Manage product configurations and engineering changes by maintaining accurate specifications, drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation while ensuring product integrity throughout its lifecycle.
Collaborate across functions and build strong partnerships with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, project teams, and other stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and drive successful outcomes.
Communicate complex technical information clearly through design reviews, technical reports, requirements documentation, and stakeholder presentations that support informed decision-making.
Deliver results in challenging situations by making timely, high-quality decisions, prioritizing effectively, and maintaining focus on customer, product, and business needs.
Continuously develop your technical expertise by seeking feedback, expanding your knowledge of products and technologies, and pursuing both formal and informal learning opportunities.
Leverage diverse perspectives and experiences to enhance innovation, strengthen problem-solving, and improve team and business performance.