Manufacturing Engineering Manager — Site Leader

PowerToFly; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Plainfield, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering - Manager to lead our plant manufacturing team and shape engineering strategy across refurb, delining, drivetrain, automation, and capacity expansion initiatives.

The role requires 7–10 years of plant manufacturing leadership, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and a proven track record in safety‑driven continuous improvement. You will develop talent, optimize operations, and ensure reliable startup and performance

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of plant manufacturing leadership experience.
• College, university, or degree in STEM or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Build Effective Teams by fostering a strong team identity and empowering contributions.
• Collaborate Across Functions with cross‑functional stakeholders to remove barriers and achieve outcomes.
• Communicate with Clarity across multiple channels for alignment and understanding at all levels.
• Cultivate Innovation by introducing new ideas, tools, and process improvements.
• Develop Talent by coaching and mentoring to grow capabilities and career goals.
• Drive Results with strong execution in fast-changing environments.
• Champion Health & Safety by modeling proactive safety and reducing risk.
• Manage Complexity & Align Work to ensure plans, resources, and actions meet organizational goals.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Capital project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety-focused engineering

Automation & advanced manufacturing

OEE improvement

Process optimization

Team development

Project governance

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelors in STEM

Tools

Automation technologies

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Plainfield, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering - Manager to lead our plant manufacturing team and shape engineering strategy across refurb, delining, drivetrain, automation, and capacity expansion initiatives.

The role requires 7–10 years of plant manufacturing leadership, strong cross‑functional collaboration, and a proven track record in safety‑driven continuous improvement. You will develop talent, optimize operations, and ensure reliable startup and performance