Manufacturing Engineer Junior (12-month contract)

Cummins Latin America; Allende; Presencial; MXN 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cummins Inc. in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer Junior on a 12-month contract to join the on-site Manufacturing team. You will contribute to planning, design, and implementation of changes to manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems, ensuring safety, quality and productivity.

This entry-level role emphasizes applying engineering principles, supporting continuous improvement, and collaborating with internal and external teams to optimize operations.

Formación

• Experience with manufacturing documentation processes (FMEA, Control Plans, process docs).
• Minimum intermediate English proficiency for global collaboration.
• Background in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
• Ability to track procurement activities and purchase orders.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, design, and implement manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.
• Apply quality tools and SPC to monitor process performance.
• Participate in projects, track progress, and communicate updates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external resources.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing Engineering

English proficiency

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics / Electromechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or related

Herramientas

FMEA

Control Plans

Process documentation

SPC

MS Project

MES / IoT concepts

Descripción del empleo

Manufacturing Engineer Junior (12-month contract)

At Cummins, we believe your passion is your power. Supercharge your career with the support of a global team that empowers you to do your best work.

We are looking for a talented MANUFACTURING ENGINEER JUNIOR (12-MONTH CONTRACT) to join our MANUFACTURING team at our global company, located in CIUDAD JUAREZ, CHIHUAHUA, MÉXICO.

Location: Blvd. Juan Pablo II 1951, Cdad. Rio Bravo, C . Río Bravo, 32550 Juárez, Chih.

Work Modality: 100% On-site

Job Summary

Contributes to the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of changes to manufacturing equipment, processes, and systems, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, productivity, and business requirements. Participates in manufacturing and continuous improvement projects, collaborating with internal and external teams to develop and implement solutions that optimize processes, equipment, and work methods.

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

• Manufacturing and Process Engineering
• Support the planning, design, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, productivity, and product requirements.
• Apply manufacturing engineering principles and practices to improve equipment, processes, and work methods.
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of work methods, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
• Analyze processes, equipment, and performance using digital tools and engineering methodologies to support data-driven decision-making.
• Participate in continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives to reduce costs and improve process quality and efficiency.
• Projects and Implementation
• Participate in projects involving the implementation or modification of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Support project planning, execution, and follow-up, including activities, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Track project progress and communicate status updates to management and stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Identify risks, issues, and deviations during implementation and collaborate with relevant teams to develop solutions.
• Support budget tracking, purchase orders, and activities related to the procurement of equipment, materials, and services.
• Participate in the selection and procurement of manufacturing equipment that meets Cummins specifications and project requirements.
• Quality, Documentation, and Standardization
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process documentation, procedures, and work instructions in the appropriate sequence to ensure process standardization and continuity.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation, including FMEAs, Control Plans, and process documentation.
• Apply quality tools and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodologies to monitor and improve process performance.
• Ensure implemented changes comply with product specifications and applicable manufacturing standards.
• Maintain accurate project and process documentation and share lessons learned and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Equipment, Tooling, and Workstation Design
• Interpret and integrate product design drawings and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the development of optimized processes.
• Participate in the design and selection of fixtures and tooling required to properly secure parts and products during the manufacturing process.
• Apply Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risks and develop safe and ergonomic workspaces.
• Contribute to the development of efficient processes and workstations that support productivity and operator well-being.
• Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and equipment through continuous improvement and waste reduction methodologies.
• Solve problems using systematic analysis methodologies and quality tools to identify assignable causes and root causes.
• Implement robust, data-driven solutions to prevent recurrence of issues and protect the customer.
• Contribute to the identification and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Safety and Collaboration
• Comply with and promote safety procedures and standards during project implementation and daily activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Procurement, suppliers, and other functional teams.
• Communicate technical information and project progress clearly to different levels and audiences.
• Collaborate with global teams and external resources in a multicultural environment.
• Share knowledge and lessons learned that contribute to team development and continuous improvement.

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

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering position or related engineering role.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation processes, including FMEA, Control Plans, and process documentation .
• Experience managing and tracking purchase orders and activities related to procurement processes.
• Minimum intermediate conversational English proficiency is required to effectively collaborate in a global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing machinery and manufacturing processes using project management strategies.
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) .
• Experience with project management tools, preferably Microsoft Project or similar .
• Experience or knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts, including MES and IoT , is preferred.

Competencies

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Effective communication
• Health and safety fundamentals
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• Data-driven manufacturing analysis and design
• Process documentation
• Tooling and fixture design
• Continuous process improvement
• Workstation design
• Problem solving and results orientation
• Data-driven analysis and decision-making
• Adaptability
• Valuing differences and diverse perspectives

Education, Licenses and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline .

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Entry Level

ReqID

2437163

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.