Product Design Engineer

Cummins Inc.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Wellingborough is seeking a Product Design Engineer to develop and support products within the Distribution Business Unit. You will apply engineering principles to create optimized design concepts and mechanical specifications, collaborating across disciplines to meet cross-functional requirements.

The role emphasizes strong problem-solving, design reviews and use of Creo, ANSYS Workbench, and iDFMEA to drive high-quality decisions and product releases throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying engineering principles to product design, development and support.
• Experience creating engineering designs and 3D models using Creo or equivalent CAD software.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving and design reviews is preferred.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment and delivering technically.

Responsibilities

• Investigate product issues, identify root causes and develop sustainable solutions for performance and reliability.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools to support technical decisions and improvements.
• Lead design reviews and validation activities using iDFMEA, CREO and ANSYS Workbench.
• Contribute to Lean Product Development, VPI and CPS activities throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate requirements and provide technical recommendations.
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions balancing technical, cost and reliability objectives.
• Manage project priorities, timelines and deliverables with technicians, suppliers and team members.
• Build technical expertise and contribute innovative ideas to processes and products.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and written/oral communication skills.
• Work independently while managing multiple priorities in a structured engineering environment.
• Commit to continuous improvement, quality and professional development.

Skills

3D design

Creo modeling

Engineering principles

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Lean Product Development

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

PTC Creo

ANSYS Workbench

iDFMEA

Job description

We are looking for a talented Product Design Engineer to join our team, specialising in product design, development and product support within our Distribution Business Unit (DBU) organisation in Wellingborough. This product-focused role applies engineering principles and design practices to create optimised design concepts and mechanical design specifications that meet cross-functional requirements. Working collaboratively across multiple disciplines, you will help translate customer requirements into effective engineering solutions, supporting the achievement of product design and engineering objectives. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Investigate product issues, identify root causes, and develop effective, sustainable solutions that improve product performance and reliability.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools and engineering methodologies to support informed technical decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Lead critical design reviews and validation activities, using tools such as iDFMEA, CREO and ANSYS Workbench to drive high‑quality component and subsystem design decisions and product release.
• Contribute to Lean Product Development (LPD), Value Package Introduction (VPI) and Current Product Support (CPS) activities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate requirements, provide technical recommendations and support informed product decisions.
• Deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that balance technical requirements, customer needs, quality, cost and reliability objectives.
• Drive assigned projects forward by managing priorities, timelines and deliverables while coordinating effectively with technicians, suppliers and project team members.
• Build technical expertise while contributing innovative ideas that enhance products, processes and overall team performance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and interpret technical data.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, enabling productive engagement with a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a structured engineering environment.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and professional development.

Education / Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience applying engineering principles to product design, development, product support, testing, or technical problem‑solving activities.
• Experience creating engineering designs and 3D models using PTC Creo (preferred) or equivalent CAD software.
• Familiarity with structured problem‑solving methodologies, design reviews, or continuous improvement processes is preferred.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment and contributing to technical project delivery.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.