Product Engineering Specialist

Cummins Europe; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Cwmbran, United Kingdom, is seeking a Product Engineering Specialist to join the Meritor Sustaining Department. You will drive product development across subsystems, coordinating with product line engineers, systems teams, customers, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing to enable informed decisions.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical systems, CAD/FEA tools, and advanced design methods, with a focus on safety, quality, and performance. On‑site with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Senior or lead engineer level experience in a relevant discipline with a track record of technical problem solving and quality decisions.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent is required.
• Advanced experience in design, development and/or project engineering, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Working knowledge of CAD, preferably Pro‑Engineer Creo 2.
• Practical experience of test methodology and test procedures.
• Understanding of manufacturing methods and processes.
• Understanding of materials and stress/strain theory & FE Analysis.
• Familiar with latest engineering methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation & report writing skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive high‑quality product development by executing established technical work at subsystem and component levels across product life cycle.
• Coordinate between product line engineers, systems teams, customer teams, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing to enable informed decisions.
• Translate stakeholder input into clear technical recommendations for design, test, and project execution decisions.
• Apply engineering knowledge to progress projects efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Lead and improve application of engineering processes and tools such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, 7‑step problem solving, and design review checklists.
• Independently own components, systems, or smaller projects with accountability to project teams.
• Develop, execute, and improve work processes and systems within the discipline to enhance team effectiveness.
• Provide technical guidance to technicians, students, and less‑experienced engineers.

Skills

Control systems design

Product configuration management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Solid modeling & drawings

Vehicle dynamics & braking

Communication & teamwork

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Senior/Lead Engineer equivalent experience

Advanced design/project engineering experience

Tools

Creo CAD

FEA analysis

Engineering BOMs & standards

Job description

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Meritor – Sustaining Department in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Drive high‑quality product development by executing established technical work at the sub‑system and component level across multiple stages of the product life cycle.
• Act as a central point of coordination between product line engineers, systems teams, customer teams, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing to enable informed, timely decisions.
• Translate stakeholder input into clear technical recommendations that support sound design, test, and project execution decisions.
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to progress projects efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Lead and improve the application of engineering processes and tools such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, 7‑step problem solving, and design review checklists to strengthen decision‑making.
• Independently own components, systems, or smaller business‑impact projects, managing ambiguity with full accountability to project teams.
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve work processes and systems within the functional discipline to enhance team effectiveness.
• Provide technical guidance and coordination to technicians, students, and less‑experienced engineers, supporting capability building and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Strong capability in designing and applying open‑ and closed‑loop control systems, with a solid understanding of how software interacts with mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, and electronic systems.
• Experience with product configuration and change management, including maintaining controlled baselines and managing changes throughout the full product life cycle.
• In‑depth mechanical systems knowledge, enabling the creation of robust, innovative designs that meet Cummins and customer requirements across varied operating environments.
• Proficiency in creating complete mechanical design specifications, including solid models, engineering bills of materials, and detailed drawings aligned with applicable standards.

Education & Experience

• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
• Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalence.
• Advanced experience in design, development and/or project engineering experience, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Have a working knowledge of CAD, preferably Pro‑Engineer Creo 2.
• Have practical experience of test methodology and test procedures.
• Understand manufacturing methods and processes.
• Understand complex mechanisms and structures.
• Understand materials and stress/strain theory & FE Analysis.
• Be familiar with latest engineering methods.
• Excellent communication, presentation & report writing skills.
• Be able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to speak a foreign language would be an advantage.
• Technical Expertise: A solid foundation in design and manufacturing, vehicle dynamics, and braking systems, along with knowledge of FEA techniques and CAD tools.
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics and braking systems.
• Knowledge of FEA techniques and CAD tools.

Job Details

Job: Engineering

Organization: Cummins Inc.

Role Category: On-site with Flexibility

Job Type: Exempt - Experienced

ReqID: 2429325

Relocation Package: No

100% On-Site: No