Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

Cummins Inc.; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, Indiana is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead end-to-end process development, ensuring safety, quality, and business alignment.

You will drive scalable production and apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment and tooling for efficient operations. You will champion continuous improvement, standardize methods, and partner with business leaders and external partners to achieve on-time project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in manufacturing engineering or related field with proven process improvements.
• Strong lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and GD&T knowledge.
• Experience with equipment procurement and capital expenditure projects.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks; familiarity with Fanuc HandlingTool or ArcTool.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects.
• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Standardize methods and best practices for consistency and excellence.
• Collaborate with leaders and external partners to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

Fanuc HandlingTool

ArcTool

Job description

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in manufacturing for our Cummins’ business in Columbus, IN .

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

Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and business objectives.

Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and drive efficient, scalable production processes.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Cummins standards and tools to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.

Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and best practices to ensure consistency and operational excellence.

Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, including business leaders and external partners, to drive alignment and successful project outcomes.

Coordinate cross-functional and external resources to execute project deliverables on time and within scope.

Serve as a technical leader by sharing expertise, coaching stakeholders, and strengthening overall team capability.

Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustained process improvements.

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

Build strong collaboration and communication skills to effectively partner with cross-functional teams and ensure alignment on manufacturing goals and priorities.

Champion health, safety, and ergonomic best practices while designing efficient workstations and processes that protect employees and improve productivity.

Apply manufacturing knowledge, drawing interpretation, and analysis-led design to develop optimized processes, equipment selection, and tooling solutions.

Drive continuous improvement through structured problem solving, standardized process documentation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance quality and reduce cost.

Education/Experience:

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. Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

Additional Details:

• 3-5 years in manufacturing engineering, or relevant field, with demonstrated success in process improvement, capital project involvement, and leading engineering initiatives.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and GD&T
• VPI - Support launch activity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with equipment procurement
• Experience with managing Capex projects
• Familiarity with Fanuc HandlingTool or ArcTool
• Proficiency in SolidWorks
• Core Responsibilities
• Support VPI launch activities
• Lead improvement projects impacting safety, quality, and throughout

Compensation

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $100000

Max Salary $150000

ReqID 2430507

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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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.