Product Engineering Specialist

Cummins Europe; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Cwmbran, United Kingdom, is seeking a Product Engineering Specialist to join the Meritor – Sustaining Department in Cwmbran, UK.

You will drive high‑quality product development across subsystems and coordinate with product line engineers, systems teams, customers, purchasing and manufacturing to enable informed decisions. The role requires strong experience in mechanical design, control systems, CAD (Creo), and leadership in process improvement.

Qualifications

• Senior or lead engineer experience in mechanical design and development.
• Design, development and project engineering experience, preferably automotive.
• CAD capabilities with Creo 2 and solid modeling skills.
• Knowledge of materials, stress/strain theory and FEA principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive high-quality product development across subsystems and components.
• Coordinate with product line engineers, systems teams, customers, purchasing and manufacturing.
• Translate stakeholder input into clear technical recommendations for design, test and execution.
• Apply engineering methods to progress projects with safety and performance in mind.
• Lead the application of engineering processes and tools to strengthen decision-making.
• Own components or small projects and mentor technicians and junior engineers.
• Develop and improve work processes within the functional discipline.

Skills

Control systems design

Open- and closed-loop control

Mechanical systems knowledge

CAD tools (Creo)

FEA techniques

Cross-functional coordination

Technical communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Creo 2

FEA software

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

• 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.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• 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

Engineering

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2429325

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No