Site Quality Engineer - Senior

Cummins • Plainfield, NJ

5h • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Site Quality Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Quality for our Plainfield, IN location. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Customer Focus: You will build strong relationships with internal and external customers by delivering solutions that are tailored to their needs and focused on long-term satisfaction. Communicates Effectively: You will deliver clear, multi-mode communications that resonate with diverse audiences, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders. Manufacturing Knowledge: You will apply deep understanding of manufacturing processes to implement changes that improve efficiency, quality, and operational performance. Quality Influence: You will engage stakeholders in constructive dialogue, balancing competing priorities to drive decisions that uphold quality standards and business goals. Advanced Product Quality Planning: You will lead structured quality planning efforts that ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction, using industry-standard methodologies. Problem Solving: You will resolve complex issues using systematic analysis and data-driven solutions, while mentoring others to build a culture of proactive problem solving. Quality Systems Management: You will ensure the quality management system is effectively implemented and maintained, enabling consistent delivery of products and services that meet requirements. Quality 4.0: You will leverage digital tools and cloud-based systems to modernize quality management, driving innovation and measurable improvements in product performance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated role competence is required.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Intermediate level of experience required.
• Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.
• Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing or quality experience required.

Responsibilities

• Quality Systems Expertise: Apply knowledge of quality standards such as IATF, APQP, and PPAP to ensure products and processes meet both initial and long-term customer requirements.
• Issue Resolution and Containment: Lead containment activities and manage corrective action systems to address plant-level customer issues quickly and effectively.
• Change Management and VPI Support: Support and lead change management initiatives for current products and Value Package Introduction (VPI), verifying that key performance measures are met through data analysis and process validation.
• Audit and Compliance Leadership: Conduct and support quality audits to maintain compliance and drive continuous improvement across operations.
• Technical Resource and Mentorship: Serve as a technical quality resource to other functions and mentor less experienced team members in quality practices and problem-solving methodologies.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Utilize proven methodologies such as lean manufacturing, 7-step problem solving, and IQTM tools to prioritize and lead improvement initiatives with cross-functional partners.
• AIAG Core Tools Application: Demonstrate a working knowledge of Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) core tools to support structured quality planning and execution.
• Safe Launch and On-Site Commitment: Lead or support Safe Launch activities during VPI and maintain a strong on-site presence to ensure hands-on engagement with plant operations and quality systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level