VPI - Site Quality Engineer - Senior

Cummins•Columbus, OH

16d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a talented VPI - Site Quality Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Quality for our Columbus, IN location. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Champion Customer Focus: Build strong customer relationships and deliver solutions that consistently reflect customer needs and expectations. Communicate with Clarity: Tailor messages to diverse audiences and ensure information is delivered clearly, effectively, and with purpose. Apply Manufacturing Expertise: Implement process, equipment, and application changes that strengthen operations and drive continuous improvement. Influence Quality Decisions: Engage stakeholders, facilitate constructive dialogue, and guide balanced decisions that uphold Quality priorities. Lead APQP Excellence: Drive structured, measurable quality planning processes that ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to industry standards. Advance Measurement Science: Analyze measurement systems to identify uncertainty sources and strengthen metrology practices across disciplines. Solve Complex Problems: Use systematic, data‑driven methods to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and mentor others in effective problem‑solving approaches. Drive Vision and Execution: Inspire others by articulating a compelling vision, managing projects effectively, and ensuring quality systems and tools deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Requirements

IATF Internal Auditor certification
VDA knowledge
Solid command of core tools, GD&T, and foundational 6S and welding concepts
College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.
Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing or quality experience required.
IATF Internal Auditor Certification and VDA knowledge are required.
Core Tools knowledge (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) is required.
GD&T proficiency is required.
Leadership experience in coaching and mentoring Team Leaders, Technicians, and Inspectors; ability to define team strategy, drive engagement, and manage MNC area responsibilities.
Change Management capability, including verifying products and processes, developing key performance measures, and analyzing data to support improvement decisions.
Statistical analysis skills, including applying statistical tools, interpreting performance graphics, and making data-driven decisions with clear action plans.
Customer and Supplier concern management, including leading root-cause analysis, documenting learnings, ensuring team accountability, and preventing recurrence through robust corrective actions.
Audit participation, including supporting internal and external audits and coordinating customer visits as needed.

Nice To Haves

6S knowledge is desired.
Welding knowledge is desired.
3-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

Champion Customer Focus
Communicate with Clarity
Apply Manufacturing Expertise
Influence Quality Decisions
Lead APQP Excellence
Advance Measurement Science
Solve Complex Problems
Drive Vision and Execution
Lead, coach, and mentor Team Leaders, Technicians, and Inspectors while defining team strategy, driving engagement, and managing the MNC area to meet commitments.
Apply statistical tools, interpret graphical data, and use metrics to verify products and processes for effective change management and continuous improvement.
Manage customer and supplier concerns through root-cause analysis, ensure accountability to prevent recurrence, and actively participate in internal/external audits and customer visits.