Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Advisor

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Advisor to join our team specializing in Manufacturing, primarily onsite in Fletcher, NC.

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

• Technological Expertise : Utilize your comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing technology to enhance various work situations, ensuring efficient and innovative solutions.
• Holistic Integration : Balance cost, quality, and delivery by integrating advanced manufacturing technologies, promoting a safe and sustainable environment.
• Project Leadership : Lead and develop large or complex projects, driving them to successful completion with your strategic vision and management skills.
• Standardization : Develop and implement standardization processes in manufacturing, improving consistency and efficiency across operations.
• Cross-Functional Management : Manage projects within a cross-functional environment, effectively leading matrixed and dotted line teams to achieve common goals.
• Mentorship : Coach and mentor manufacturing personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Technical Expertise : Serve as the go-to technical expert in one or more manufacturing disciplines, providing critical insights and guidance.
• Problem Solving : Advise on and recommend long-term solutions to systemic manufacturing problems, collaborating across the Cummins network to address complex issues and enhance overall performance.

• Financial Acumen: Understand and interpret key financial indicators to make informed business decisions that enhance profitability and efficiency.
• Collaboration : Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives, fostering a team-oriented environment.
• Effective Communication : Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences, ensuring everyone is on the same page.
• Innovation : Cultivate new and better ways for the organization to succeed, driving continuous improvement and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Talent Development : Mentor and develop team members to meet their career goals and the organization's objectives, creating a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Health and Safety : Champion proactive health and safety behaviors, contributing to an injury-free workplace and promoting a culture of safety. Equipment/Capital
• Procurement : Select manufacturing equipment that meets Cummins' specifications and project needs, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness. Integration of
• Manufacturing Processes : Lead the integration of manufacturing process design and product design to ensure efficient and effective production.
• Valuing Differences : Recognize and appreciate the value of diverse perspectives and cultures, fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment.
• Managing Complexity : Navigate and make sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
• Manufacturing Business Model Application: Apply and improve documented Cummins processes and key practices to drive manufacturing excellence.
• Project Management : Balance scope, schedule, and resources for projects, ensuring that the results and impacts are fully realized.
• Building Effective Teams : Create strong-identity teams that leverage diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

• 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.

• Extensive relevant work experience required, including manufacturing or manufacturing plant experience, and leadership of a large project or multiple projects.

• Role will be primarily onsite out of Fletcher, NC.
• Combined domestic and international travel could be up to 50% depending on the stage of a project.
• Lean Six Sigma and Project Management certifications are a benefit.
• Mechanical Engineering education is preferred.
• 5 or more years in Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Demonstrated capability to manage large and complex capital programs desirable.
• Experience in technical areas such as assembly technology, CNC machining, complex automation with PLC background, welding, special machines, simple to complex tooling systems, hydraulics, pneumatics or robotics, etc. is required.