Quality Engineer

Cummins•Oshkosh, WI

32d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Quality Engineer to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Oshkosh, WI. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Build strong cross-functional and supplier relationships to drive improved quality performance and align outcomes with business objectives. Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins quality methodologies to enhance supplier manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency. Support supplier audits and progressively lead low-risk audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement. Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action development to resolve supplier-related quality issues effectively. Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution of quality challenges. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to strengthen supplier capabilities. Support quality performance planning for specific products or supplier segments to improve overall supply chain quality outcomes. Progress toward independently leading low-complexity quality initiatives, audits, and improvement projects, increasing impact and ownership over time.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing work experience is required

Nice To Haves

JDE, Minitab, Excel experience.

Responsibilities

Build strong cross-functional and supplier relationships to drive improved quality performance and align outcomes with business objectives.
Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins quality methodologies to enhance supplier manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency.
Support supplier audits and progressively lead low-risk audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action development to resolve supplier-related quality issues effectively.
Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution of quality challenges.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to strengthen supplier capabilities.
Support quality performance planning for specific products or supplier segments to improve overall supply chain quality outcomes.
Progress toward independently leading low-complexity quality initiatives, audits, and improvement projects, increasing impact and ownership over time.
Communicate effectively across suppliers, customers, and internal teams by tailoring messaging to diverse audiences and ensuring clear alignment on quality expectations.
Build strong customer-focused relationships that drive trust, collaboration, and delivery of high-quality, customer-centric solutions.
Apply auditing expertise and Quality Management Systems knowledge (ISO9001, IATF16949) to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve supplier processes.
Interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements (GD&T) to enhance manufacturability, measurability, and overall product quality.
Leverage core quality and manufacturing tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, PPAP) to design, validate, and sustain zero-defect manufacturing and measurement systems.
Utilize structured problem-solving, statistical analysis, and quality influence skills to drive root cause resolution, improve supplier performance, and lead data-driven quality decisions.