Product Engineering Specialist

Cummins•Galesburg, MI

13h

About The Position

The Product Engineering Specialist will join Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies, an Eaton Cummins Joint Venture (ECJV), in Galesburg, Michigan. The position leads mechanical design, analysis, and validation for new products, components, and transmission subsystems, with a focus on high-pressure die-cast aluminum enclosures. The engineer applies engineering analysis and data interpretation to make product decisions, manage system requirements and interfaces, and validate product performance. The role also addresses mechanical problems and field issues, supports reliability and quality improvements, and works across engineering, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, suppliers, customer engineering, and technical service teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field.
Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area, with a demonstrated record of technical problem-solving and quality decision-making.
Strong knowledge of gear and shaft design, analysis, validation, and transmission systems.
Ability to diagnose complex product and field issues, use engineering analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Ability to collaborate with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, suppliers, customer engineering, and technical service teams.
Experience supporting field investigations and translating customer and operational feedback into design improvements.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills in mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions.

Nice To Haves

Relevant postgraduate (Master's) degree; may be required for select roles.
Knowledge of MS Office tools.
High-pressure die-cast aluminum enclosure design and process knowledge.
Bolted joint design and analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Lead new product development design, analysis, and validation of components and transmission subsystems, focusing on high-pressure die-cast aluminum enclosure development.
Lead mechanical problem-solving projects involving new and current product transmissions.
Support field investigations and troubleshoot product field issues.
Develop and support interfaces with plant manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, external suppliers, Applications and Customer Engineering, and Technical Service.
Apply statistical analysis, design of experiments, regression modeling, and engineering data interpretation to evaluate performance and support product development decisions.
Translate stakeholder and customer requirements into product designs, lead design integration, and facilitate design reviews.
Design reliable mechanical systems that meet performance, durability, manufacturability, and lifecycle requirements.
Identify potential failure modes and product risks, and implement preventive design improvements.
Use simulation tools, system modeling, and controls knowledge to predict product behavior and optimize system performance.
Define, allocate, and manage product requirements and coordinate system interfaces.
Develop validation strategies, evaluate analytical and physical test results, and provide technical recommendations.
Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business functions to resolve technical issues and support continuous improvement.