Product Engineering Specialist

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specializing in engineering for our Cummins’ business in Columbus, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

Partner with technical managers, project leaders, manufacturing engineers, and supplier partners to provide data-driven recommendations that support high-quality product and engineering decisions.

Drive projects forward by applying engineering expertise to make sound day-to-day decisions, balancing speed, quality, risk, and business objectives.

Strengthen product reliability and performance by utilizing engineering processes and tools such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, design reviews, and 7-step problem solving.

Lead smaller business-critical projects or take ownership of complex components, systems, and products, delivering results with full accountability to project teams.

Execute established engineering processes independently while expanding technical knowledge and contributing to the development of emerging technologies and solutions.

Identify opportunities to improve engineering work processes, systems, and best practices, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and decision-making across the organization.

Coordinate and direct the work of technicians, interns, and less experienced engineers while supporting knowledge transfer and team capability development.

Serve as a recognized technical specialist within your discipline, influencing project direction, providing expert guidance, and helping teams achieve successful engineering outcomes.

Education/Experience:

- College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required. Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
- Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

Additional Details:

- Individual will be primarily responsible for supporting Current Product Cost Reduction projects across multiple aftertreatment platforms. Could be working with VPI teams
- Experience with Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) required
- Experience working with aftertreatment manufacturing and assessment of cost impact on pc price, tooling and manufacturing cycle time.
- Proficiency reading part and assembly drawings and GD&T and familiarity with using 3D CAD for reviewing designs
- Familiar with VPCR, Clarity system and using Oracle system to extract part cost and usage information
- Advanced knowledge of aftertreatment product portfolio and variations required
- Creating and presenting technical proposals and business cases to internal and cross-BU teams
- Collaborating with internal and external teams for technical problem solving
- Yellow Belt certification required. Green Belt trained required
- Will require working closely with the local Testing facilities and procuring parts required for testing
- Strong technical communication/presentation skills and creativity
- Position is located in Columbus, IN. and will require to be in office per CES guidelines; which currently is 3+ days per week but will follow guidelines if changes occur.

Compensation

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.