Product Systems Design Engineer

Cummins Inc.; Karnataka; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Product Design Engineer at Cummins Inc. will apply engineering principles to develop optimized mechanical designs for Cummins products, guiding concepts through validation while meeting performance, durability, manufacturability, and serviceability requirements.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve design issues and drive improvements using Creo, GD&T, and simulation tools. Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models and drawings in Creo, performing design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering or related STEM field.
• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and product development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine mechanical design concepts for components, subsystems, and systems.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using Creo.
• Interpret customer and business requirements and translate them into design solutions.
• Support concept selection, design optimization, and engineering change management.

Skills

Creo proficiency

Engineering fundamentals

Reading drawings

GD&T

Tolerance stack

DFMEA

Creo Simulate/ANSYS

Product development lifecycle

Communication

Office tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Creo

Creo Simulate

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Job Summary

The Product Design Engineer is responsible for applying engineering principles, design practices, and analytical methods to develop optimized mechanical design solutions for Cummins products. This role supports product development activities from concept through validation, ensuring designs meet customer, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability requirements. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to resolve product issues, drive design improvements, and support successful execution of product development programs.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Develop and refine mechanical design concepts for components, subsystems, and systems using engineering fundamentals and design best practices.

• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, engineering specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using Creo.

• Interpret customer and business requirements and translate them into robust design solutions.

• Support concept selection, design optimization, and engineering change management activities.

Design Analysis & Validation

• Conduct design reviews and support design validation activities.

• Apply GD&T, tolerance stack, DFMEA, and other engineering tools to improve product quality and reliability.

• Support product function modeling, simulation, and analysis using engineering tools such as Creo Simulate or ANSYS Workbench and other computational methods.

• Evaluate alternative design concepts and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, cost, weight, durability, manufacturability, and customer requirements.

• Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations to resolve product-related issues.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, validation, and supplier teams throughout the product lifecycle.

• Gather inputs from stakeholders and communicate design intent through structured design reviews and technical documentation.

• Coordinate engineering activities and support execution of product development plans.

• Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure configuration management compliance.

Product Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate design-related issues from development programs, testing, manufacturing, and field operations.

• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

• Contribute to process improvements and engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• Knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and product development processes.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Creo (3D modeling and drafting).

• Strong engineering fundamentals and mechanical design knowledge.

• Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack, DFMEA, and engineering design processes.

• Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools such as Creo Simulate or ANSYS Workbench is preferred.

• Understanding of product development lifecycle, design reviews, and change management processes.

• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

• Experience or knowledge of casting design and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of automotive systems and component design.

• Exposure to product validation, reliability testing, and engineering analysis.

• Understanding of configuration management and engineering change control processes.

Experience

• Early-career engineering professional with about 2 to 4 years experience.

• Experience using Creo and engineering drawing standards is highly desirable.

• Exposure to cross-functional engineering projects and product development environments will be an advantage.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2431438

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No