Description
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Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer for an assembly line responsible for Design, implementation, and improving assembly line processes to maximize efficiency and minimize waste. This includes process design, new product industrialization, and capacity improvement initiatives. This role combines hands-on manufacturing responsibilities with engineering support tasks, contributing to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Process Design and Improvement
- Process design and optimization to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, process flow, and material handling.
New Product Industrialization
- Industrialization of new products by planning & implementing Plant &machinery, tooling, and process validation.
- CAPEX estimation, Justification and getting approval from management
- Selection of Machine / fixture supplier based on technical capabilities.
- Involve in machine procurement, proving activities, Installation & Capability prove out.
Capacity Improvement
- Support capacity expansion projects through layout planning, equipment installation, and process scaling.
- Productivity improvement by Cycle time optimization & Line balancing.
- Cycle time study, SWCT analysis and reducing NVA activity.
Process Improvements
- Evaluate quality risk through PFMEA & implement process improvements by poka yoke and process controls
- Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including PFMEA, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and training materials
- Identify opportunities to reduce production costs while maintaining quality.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Comply with all HSE standards, policies, and procedures in process designing & machine procurement.
- Support ergonomics assessments and Implement improvement actions to improve safety.
- Support Risk assessment and implement mitigation measures.
- Participate in HSE training and promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
Teamwork and Communication
- Communicate effectively with team members and support functions.
- Engage in training and development activities aligned with business needs.
- Actively contribute to team-based problem-solving and improvement efforts.
Responsibilities
Competencies:
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing equipment which meets the Cummins manufacturing specifications and meets the project or program needs.Manufacturing Analysis Led Design - Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment and performance to make data driven decisions before changes are made and to drive continuous improvements.Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design - Designs, creates or adapts processes and workstations by implementing ergonomic controls through the application of the Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risk and deliver ergonomically designed work.Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.Workstation Design - Designs operator work stations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic while accounting for cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment.
Education, Licenses, Certifications
College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 6 to 10 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly with assembly line operations.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with relevant software and tools, such as CAD/CAM, and statistical analysis tools.
Qualifications
BOM Routing and verificationSupport MFE with tools and fixtures and industrializationJDE support in PCN /ECN change
Job
Manufacturing
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
Hybrid
Job Type
Exempt - Experienced
ReqID
2414155
Relocation Package
No
