Site Quality Engineer - Senior

Cummins • Columbus, IN

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About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Senior Site Quality Engineer in Columbus, Indiana, to lead quality excellence across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on defect prevention, customer satisfaction, operational performance, and continuous improvement. The engineer applies quality systems and tools—including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, capability studies, statistical analysis, measurement science, and structured problem-solving—to improve product and process performance and ensure compliance with IATF and customer-specific requirements.

As a quality leader and technical resource, this position works with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams on product launches, change management, customer issue resolution, and audit readiness. The role also involves project leadership, stakeholder influence, lean manufacturing, industry-proven quality tools, and emerging Quality 4.0 technologies. Additional responsibilities include managing DWU Quality Associates.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing quality systems and core quality tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, process audits, and capability studies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including use of data, statistical methods, and root cause analysis to drive lasting improvements.
• Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills and a customer-focused approach to resolving complex quality challenges.
• Working knowledge of automotive industry standards and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated role competence.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of related manufacturing or quality experience.
• May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or program management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, process capability, and customer satisfaction.
• Resolve customer quality concerns through containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ensure manufacturing operations comply with quality standards, customer requirements, and industry regulations.
• Support product launches and engineering changes by validating process readiness and quality performance.
• Use statistical analysis and quality data to identify trends, reduce variation, and improve business outcomes.
• Conduct and support quality audits to strengthen system effectiveness and operational discipline.
• Partner across functions to prioritize and implement sustainable site quality improvements.
• Coach and develop team members while fostering quality ownership and continuous learning.
• Manage DWU Quality Associates.

What This Job Offers

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