Machining Engineer

Cummins Inc.; Whitakers (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in the United States (North Carolina) is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing/Engineering associate to assist in planning, design, and deployment of machining processes and equipment. You will work with engineering to identify issues, develop improvements, and support documentation for processes and products.

The role emphasizes hands-on manufacturing exposure, safety, and collaboration across functions, with a January 2027 start date and an on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• STEM degree or equivalent experience required.
• Entry-level, exempt position targeted for recent graduates.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, designing, purchasing, and implementing machining processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering to identify problems and recommend improvements or solutions.
• Contribute to documentation and analysis of technical products and systems to improve manufacturing quality.

Skills

GD&T learning

CNC programming

Manufacturing problem solving

Quality control basics

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary:

Assists with the plan, design, purchase, and implementation of machining processes and equipment in an industrial plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in the determination of parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals such as setup reduction and changeovers according to product specification; works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance and recommends solutions or enhancements. Assists with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs equipment engineering design evaluations and documents results; may recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Works to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.

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 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.
• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Cutting Material Selection - Demonstrates understanding of the different characteristics in materials used in manufacturing processes by correctly identifying factors that impact the production process to select the appropriate material to be used for a specific manufacturing process.
• Dimensional Metrology - Applies dimensional measurement science in the development and application of measurement/inspection processes that deliver capable measurement results, supporting design validation and conformity assessment meeting regulatory, customer and product requirements.
• Health and Security – Machine Guarding - Understands and implements Cummins policies, legal and other requirements by applying approved machine guarding standards on existing machines and/or through the design and procurement of new machines/equipment to reduce overall risk to as low as reasonably practicable.
• Machine Programming - Creates factory floor machine programs by designing and implementing solutions to improve usage of machine and overall operation.
• Material Removal Tooling and Processes - Selects the tools needed to complete a material removal process that meets the product requirements at the lowest total costs to provide products that meet the customer needs.
• Measurement Process Design - Applying knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles and knowledge of measurement technology (standards, techniques, equipment, etc) to design a measurement system that can consistently meet industry and customer requirements.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Exempt Entry Level: Designed for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest level of degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. college/university, and currently reside within the continental U.S.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Basic level of relevant work experience required.

College Job type

Entry Level Full-time

Degree level

Bachelors

Educational Program

Prefer ME, open to EE, MET

Start date

Jan 2027

Job Skill Requirements:

• Learning GD&T
• CNC programing
• Manufacturing problem solving
• Quality control basics

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Entry Level

Min Salary

$67200

Max Salary

$100800

ReqID

2435533

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.