Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

Role Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer leads the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to manufacturing equipment and systems while managing and co-leading teams. This role ensures alignment with safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business objectives, and product specifications. The incumbent is responsible for optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring continuous improvement in line performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects to design and implement manufacturing processes that align with safety, quality, and business objectives.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for Connecting Rod manufacturing lines, including tooling and cycle time enhancements.
• Oversee equipment selection, Design Approval Process (DAP), specification finalization, trials, and commissioning.
• Manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for equipment and line commissioning.
• Enhance plant layout and material flow for efficiency and productivity improvements.
• Ensure timely CAPEx and cash flow management to align with project timelines.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), providing on-site solutions and enhancements.
• Facilitate communication with site operations, Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Quality, and supplier teams.
• Track and document project milestones to ensure successful completion of New Business Startup (NBS) projects.
• Conduct supplier capacity mapping and create end-to-end Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for new lines.
• Support the implementation of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industry 4.0 technologies for new manufacturing lines.
• Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align project objectives and deliverables.
• Coach and mentor team members while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Competencies:

• Collaboration:

  Builds partnerships and works effectively with others to achieve shared objectives.

• Effective Communication:

  Develops and delivers messages suited to various audiences.

• Health & Safety Leadership:

  Champions proactive safety behaviors to build an injury-free workplace.

• Drawing Interpretation:

  Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment drawings for optimal process development.

• Equipment/Capital Procurement:

  Selects manufacturing equipment that meets Cummins specifications and project needs.

• Manufacturing Analysis Led Design:

  Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes for data-driven decision-making.

• Manufacturing Knowledge:

  Applies expertise in manufacturing principles to implement process changes and drive improvements.

• Process Documentation:

  Develops and standardizes manufacturing procedures for consistency and compliance.

• Tool and Fixture Design:

  Ensures appropriate work-piece holding devices for optimal manufacturing efficiency.

• Embracing Diversity:

  Values different perspectives and cultural backgrounds to foster innovation and inclusion.

• Continuous Process Improvement:

  Identifies and implements process improvements and waste reduction strategies.

• Ergonomics and Workplace Design:

  Designs ergonomic processes and workstations that align with Cummins guidelines.

• Problem Solving:

  Uses structured problem-solving methodologies to diagnose and resolve manufacturing challenges.

• Workstation Design:

  Develops safe, ergonomic, and efficient operator workstations that align with quality and cost objectives.