Quality Technician III

Cummins•Plainfield, IN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Quality Technician III to join the first-shift Quality team at its CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) facility in Plainfield, Indiana. The role supports product quality, manufacturing and engineering operations, measurement systems, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The technician compares components, materials, and finished products with technical specifications; conducts product and component tests; uses measurement and testing equipment to produce accurate data; and collaborates with engineers on production and inspection activities. The position also maintains test and inspection records, prepares technical reports, supports measurement-equipment programming and training, and assists with equipment maintenance and calibration. The technician participates in measurement uncertainty studies and provides technical insights to improve product quality, process control, and customer satisfaction. Cummins is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to legally protected status.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience to the extent that it meets applicable regulations.
Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Knowledge of metrology principles, measurement science, and quality tools including APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, inspections, and capability studies.
Technical and computer skills, including the ability to use laboratory systems and measurement equipment.
Willingness to spend time on the shop floor supporting operations.
Clear communication and effective collaboration with teams, customers, and stakeholders.
Sound, timely, data-driven decision-making and proactive problem-solving.
Customer-centric approach, ability to value diverse perspectives and manage conflict professionally.
Ability to support compliance with certification and accreditation requirements.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

Compare components, materials, and finished products against technical specifications to identify defects and ensure quality standards are met.
Conduct product and component testing, including electrical function, reliability, and packaging quality assessments.
Use measurement and testing equipment to generate accurate data that supports quality decisions and process improvements.
Partner with engineers on production-related and inspection activities.
Record test results, maintain inspection records, and prepare technical reports supporting compliance, traceability, and decision-making.
Assist with advanced programming, operation, and training of measurement equipment.
Support maintenance and calibration of measurement and test equipment.
Participate in measurement uncertainty studies and provide technical insights to improve product quality, process control, and customer satisfaction.
Apply metrology principles, measurement science, and quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, inspections, and capability studies.
Use laboratory systems, measurement equipment, and computer applications while supporting operations on the shop floor.
Build partnerships across teams and communicate technical information clearly to customers and stakeholders.
Make timely, data-driven decisions, solve problems proactively, and use available resources efficiently.
Support laboratory operations and ensure compliance with certification and accreditation requirements.