Prototype & Manufacturing Development Technician

Cummins Inc; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the Global Prototype team and broader Manufacturing Engineering in developing, validating and introducing new products and processes.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to support prototype builds, customer samples and testing activities. Responsibilities include building, modifying and testing prototype products, interpreting drawings and specifications, supporting new manufacturing technologies such as laser

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical assembly experience required.
• Experience with hand tools.
• Battery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, test, and support prototype products and early customer sample builds.
• Read engineering drawings, schematics, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Support development and validation of new prototype products and processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product, process, and equipment issues.
• Maintain build records, test results, and documentation with traceability.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and work instructions.

Skills

Mechanical assembly experience

Electrical assembly experience

Troubleshooting

Battery experience

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

This role supports the Global Prototype team and the wider Manufacturing Engineering organisation in the development, validation, and introduction of new products, technologies, and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering and Technical Operations teams to support prototype builds, customer samples, process development, testing activities, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to deliver projects and technologies that support global manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

Build, modify, test, and support prototype products and early customer sample builds

Carry out electrical and mechanical assembly activities to a high standard of quality and safety

Read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, technical specifications, and work instructions

Support the Global prototype and wider global manufacturing engineering team in developing and validating new prototype products and manufacturing processes

Support design improvement and investigations on prototype products and processes

Assist with the introduction, development, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies and equipment such as laser welding and COBOT applications

Troubleshoot and resolve product, process, and equipment-related issues

Carry out testing, collect and analyse data, and produce clear technical reports to support engineering development activities.

Maintain accurate build records, test results and process documentation, ensuring appropriate traceability.

Work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and project teams to achieve development objectives

Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and ways of working

Work independently within defined responsibilities, taking ownership of assigned prototype build, test and process activities.

Provide practical guidance, knowledge sharing and support to less-experienced technicians and other team members when required.

Support equipment uptime through fault diagnosis, downtime investigations and preventive and corrective maintenance activities within the scope of the role.

Carry out in-process and final inspections, identify non-conformances and promptly raise quality, product or process concerns

Maintain high standards of documentation, traceability, quality, and housekeeping

Promote a safe working environment through compliance with risk assessments, safe systems of work, and company procedures

Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on quality, efficiency, safety, and operational excellence

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

Mechanical/Electrical assembly experience

Experience with hand tools

Troubleshooting

Battery experience preferred

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2438931

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No