DESCRIPTION

This entry-level/early-career role focuses on applying engineering principles to create optimized design concepts and specifications for mechanical systems. Key responsibilities include developing design solutions considering application requirements, cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturability, and serviceability. The engineer will effectively communicate design capabilities to meet cross-functional requirements, assess alternative and competitive design concepts, and work across disciplines to fulfill corporate and customer requirements while resolving product issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate issues arising in Value Package Introduction (VPI) or field-based scenarios, identifying root causes, recommending actions, and resolving problems from a design perspective.
• Support processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation, Design Review, iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, and ANSYS Workbench to make informed design decisions and refine designs.
• Obtain input from and negotiate with technical experts to communicate design intent through thorough Design Review packages for teams involved in Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Value Package Change Request (VPCR).
• Assist in design decision-making processes, including concept selection, optimization, and specification definition, to meet customer needs.
• Lead problem resolution for moderately complex components, systems, or services, gaining increasing technical complexity and ambiguity with experience.
• Independently execute established processes, contributing to system and process improvement.
• May direct work amongst technicians or student employees, coordinating efforts to achieve team goals.

• 3 to 6 years of relevant working experience preferred; entry-level/early-career candidates should have experience through internships, co-op programs, or similar early career roles in technical fields.
• Technical Skills :
• Proficiency in Creo tool; candidates must pass a Creo tool test.
• Knowledge of stack-up analysis, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and automotive product design.
• Familiarity with Creo Simulate, reverse engineering, and patent work-arounds is preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office.

• Cross-Functional Design Integration : Translate value package requirements into virtual designs, communicating the capability of the design through approved design reviews.
• Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis : Create CAD models per Cummins standards, facilitating system-level analyses such as Dimensional Variation and Finite Element Analysis.
• Mechanical Design Specification : Develop complete specifications, including models, engineering bill of materials, and detailed drawings, adhering to national and international standards.
• Product Problem Solving : Resolve product issues by determining causes, implementing robust solutions, and identifying actions to prevent recurrence.
• System Requirements Engineering : Translate stakeholder needs into requirements, establish acceptance criteria, and maintain traceable requirement status throughout the lifecycle.

• Collaborates : Builds partnerships and collaborates effectively.
• Communicates effectively : Tailors communication for clarity across different audiences.
• Decision Quality : Makes timely, sound decisions to keep progress steady.
• Drives Results : Delivers results consistently, even under challenging circumstances.
• Self-Development : Actively seeks growth opportunities.
• Values Differences : Recognizes and appreciates diverse perspectives.

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.