Manufacturing Engineer - Senior - Onsite

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer - Senior to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for Cummins Inc. in Ladson, SC.

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

1. Ensure Safety and Quality : By leading projects to implement comprehensive manufacturing processes, you'll ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications are consistently met.
2. Enhance Manufacturing Efficiency : Applying your knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices, you'll improve equipment and processes, driving efficiency and productivity.
3. Drive Continuous Improvement : Utilizing continuous improvement tools and adhering to Cummins standards, you'll lead the development of manufacturing standards and working methods, fostering a culture of excellence.
4. Influence Key Stakeholders : Through effective communication and influence, you'll engage with key external stakeholders, business leaders, and functional members, ensuring alignment and support for manufacturing initiatives.
5. Collaborate on Projects : Working with both internal and external resources, you'll contribute to specific project assignments, leveraging diverse expertise to achieve project goals.
6. Apply Advanced Knowledge : Your advanced understanding of manufacturing principles and practices will be crucial in applying these concepts to Cummins, ensuring best practices are followed.
7. Coach and Maintain Relationships : By maintaining relationships and coaching key stakeholders, you'll foster a collaborative environment and support the professional growth of your team.

1. Proactive Health and Safety Practices : Champion and model proactive health and safety behaviors to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
2. Drawing Interpretation Skills : Integrate product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to develop optimal manufacturing processes that meet product design specifications.
3. Equipment Selection Expertise : Select manufacturing equipment that meets Cummins specifications and project needs, ensuring efficient and effective production.
4. Data-Driven Decision Making : Use digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment, and performance, making data-driven decisions to drive continuous improvements.
5. Tool and Fixture Design Knowledge : Select appropriate work-piece-holding devices to secure parts and products during manufacturing, meeting functional requirements.
6. Ergonomic Design Implementation : Design and adapt processes and workstations using Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risk and create ergonomically sound work environments.
7. Efficient Workstation Design : Create operator workstations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic, while balancing cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment.

• 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.

• Lead new Program and Product R2R Launches on Lambda Line- all 3 zones and Cold Test. Managing scope of work, RFQ Process, Supplier Selection, strong definition of acceptance criteria for FAT and SAT, Supplier / Contractor Management, Line Upfit Management, and Solid validation, PPAP, and Customer / Line Release Processing.
• CAPEX RFA Submission and Purchasing Skills - Manage RFA Submission process with Business and Financial Reviews / Justifications. Skills to use our Ariba Purchasing System. Good project tracking, invoice reconciliation, and cash flow forecast skills.
• Work closely with NRP on Project Governess Process - Design Reviews, routine R2R Project Meetings, Product Planning, NRP Technical Team, and NRP Financial team CAPEX / R2R Planning Process on 3-5 year Planning on R2R Launch Calendar.

• Ability to learn the finer details of Lambda Line and intricacies on Lambda Zone 1 and zone 2.