Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

Cummins; Ciénega de Flores; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Cienega de Flores, NLE, Mexico is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help plan, design, purchase, and implement changes to manufacturing equipment and systems on-site. You will collaborate with operations to optimize processes and ensure safety, quality and productivity.

The role emphasizes applying lean manufacturing tools, continuous improvement, and engineering drawing interpretation to deliver robust, efficient manufacturing solutions across the line.

Qualifications

• Must have proven ability to manage manufacturing projects and implement improvements.
• Develop standards and standard work instructions.
• Experience applying Lean and Kaizen methods in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with projects to create and implement all aspects of a manufacturing process to meet safety, goals and specs.
• Apply manufacturing principles to improve equipment and processes; help develop standards and methods using continuous improvement tools.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources on project assignments; learn Cummins manufacturing principles.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Process improvement

Advanced English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanics

Mechatronics

Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what #LifeAtCummins is all about.

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for CUMMINS in Cienega de Flores, NLE, Mexico (100% On site role)

Job Summary:

Contributes to the planning, designing, purchasing,and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while contributing to teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists with the work for specific projects to create and implement all aspects of a manufacturing processes to ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and productspecifications are met.

Contributes by applying the knowledge or use of manufacturing principles and practices to improvemanufacturing equipment and processes.Assists with the development of manufacturing standards and working methods by using continuous improvement tools.

Works with internal and external resources on specific project assignments. Learns the knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices as they are applied to Cummins.

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

Qualifications and Competencies

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.

Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing equipment which meets the Cummins manufacturing specifications and meets the project or program needs.

Manufacturing Analysis Led Design - Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment and performance to make data driven decisions before changes are made and to drive continuous improvements.

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.

Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.

Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.

Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design - Designs, creates or adapts processes and workstations by implementing ergonomic controls through the application of the Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risk and deliver ergonomically designed work.

Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determine the assignable cause; implements robust, databased solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.

Workstation Design - Designs operator work stations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic while accounting for cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment.

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

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, with the ability to interpret, review, open, measure, and modify engineering drawings.

• Experience supporting new line development and implementation, including workstation and process design.

• Experience developing and updating standard work instructions and documentation.

• Knowledge of safety, quality, ergonomics, and efficiency requirements within manufacturing environments.

• Experience with workstation design and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strong project management and follow-up skills, including tracking part numbers, materials, tooling, lubricants, and other production requirements.

• Ability to coordinate and follow up with internal customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong operational understanding of Value Stream Mapping (VSM), including material flow, process flow, quality points, inputs/outputs, and value-added activities.

• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement through Ishikawa, Pareto, 5 Why, VSM, and other Lean Manufacturing tools.

• Experience translating process analysis into Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.

• Proactive, analytical, and hands-on approach to identifying and solving manufacturing issues.

• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing/production environment and collaborate closely with operations.

• Experience in forging and machining is a plus

• Advanced English.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering or related.

• Strong experience in machining, demonstrating history in technical problem solving and quality decision-making with customer focus.

• Advanced english

Preferred (Desirable):

• Experience in forging and machining is a plus.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related

“Cummins is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.”