Manufacturing Engineer

Socket.dev; Whitakers (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Rocky Mount, NC. You will plan, design, and implement changes to manufacturing equipment and processes, applying PFMEA, process documentation, and ergonomic design to improve safety, quality, and delivery.

You will work with cross-functional teams and external partners to bring new processes online and drive continuous improvement. Success comes from strong problem-solving, the ability to read engineering drawings, and a data-driven

Qualifications

• Requires a engineering degree and manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, procure, and implement changes to manufacturing equipment and systems.

Skills

PFMEA

Engineering drawings

Capital projects

Data-driven problem solving

Tool/fixture design

Cross-functional collaboration

Ergonomic design

Manufacturing process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks/Creo)

Simulation/modeling tools

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Rocky Mount, NC. In this role, you will help plan, design, procure, and implement changes to manufacturing equipment and systems that keep our production lines safe, efficient, and aligned with product specifications. Working alongside cross-functional teams and external partners, you will apply core manufacturing engineering principles — from PFMEA and process documentation to error proofing, tool and fixture design, and capital project management — to bring new processes online and continuously improve existing ones.

You will build your command of Cummins manufacturing standards while contributing hands‑on to line changes, Transformation initiatives, and post‑launch (infant care) support. Success in this role comes from strong problem‑solving, the ability to interpret engineering drawings, and a data‑driven mindset that uses modeling and simulation tools to validate changes before they reach the floor — all while championing health, safety, and ergonomic design in everything you build.

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

• Deliver manufacturing process changes that meet safety, quality, and product specification requirements across the production line.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying waste‑reduction and process‑optimization methodologies that lower cost and raise quality.
• Support Transformation initiatives and line changes, ensuring new equipment and processes launch smoothly and stabilize quickly.
• Safeguard product quality by conducting PFMEAs and producing clear, sequential process documentation that stakeholders can follow consistently.
• Strengthen equipment reliability through error‑proofing setups and thoughtful tool and fixture design that hold parts securely and prevent defects.
• Manage capital projects from equipment selection through implementation, procuring solutions that meet Cummins specifications and program needs.
• Reduce workplace risk by designing ergonomic workstations that balance safety, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Resolve manufacturing issues at the root cause using systematic, data‑based problem‑solving that prevents recurrence and protects the customer.

Cummins is an equal 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, or other status protected by law.