Product Design Engineer — Creo & Cross-Functional Innovation

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

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.