Product Engineering Specialist

Cummins Europe; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Europe in Darlington, United Kingdom seeks a Product Engineering Specialist to join our engineering team. You will act as a central coordinator across engineering, customer teams, suppliers and manufacturing to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.

You will influence product decisions, drive progress on projects, and apply sound engineering judgement to day-to-day technical choices while improving reliability and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience on technical products at component or subsystem level.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyse data.
• Confident communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to organise work and deliver in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across engineering, customer teams, suppliers and manufacturing to align delivery.
• Influence product decisions by gathering stakeholder input and translating to recommendations.
• Drive project progress with sound engineering judgement.
• Improve product reliability by identifying risks and mitigating failures early.
• Support design decisions through analysis, simulation and data interpretation.
• Lead smaller projects or own components with increasing accountability.
• Strengthen processes by applying problem-solving methods and design reviews.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to the development of less experienced engineers.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Project planning

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related STEM

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

CAD modelling

Job description

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specialising in Engineering in Darlington, United Kingdom.

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

• Act as a central point of coordination across engineering, customer teams, suppliers and manufacturing to ensure alignment and smooth delivery.
• Influence product decisions by gathering input from stakeholders and translating it into clear recommendations.
• Drive progress on projects by applying sound engineering judgement to day-to-day technical decisions.
• Improve product reliability by identifying risks and mitigating potential failure modes early.
• Support design decisions through analysis, simulation and interpretation of technical data.
• Lead smaller projects or take ownership of components or systems with increasing accountability.
• Strengthen engineering processes by applying and improving tools such as problem‑solving methods and design reviews.
• Support and guide colleagues by sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of less experienced engineers.

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

• Experience working on technical products at the component or subsystem level within an engineering environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage complexity and analyse data effectively.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to organise work, manage priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced setting.

Education / Experience

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant STEM subject.
• Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
• Ongoing professional development or working towards a recognised engineering status is advantageous.
• Strong expertise in CAD modelling, mechanical design, and analysis, with the ability to apply standards and best practices.