Product CAD Specialist

Cummins Inc; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Stoughton, WI seeks a Product CAD Specialist to lead CAD quality and data management in Creo/Windchill. The role requires deep CAD expertise, coaching ability, and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure design intent and standards are met.

The position emphasizes development and maintenance of CAD standards and tools, while supporting engineers and technicians across projects with data-driven approaches.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude in STEM with relevant education or certification.
• Strong CAD leadership and data management experience.
• Experience guiding CAD practices and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAD quality vision and data management initiatives.
• Govern CAD/CDM processes, work instructions, and system functionality (Creo/Windchill).
• Influence designers, engineers, admins, and governance bodies on standards.
• Coach users across levels to model effectively and manage data.
• Apply CAD models to analysis, automation, tooling, and inspection.

Skills

Strategic CAD leadership

Process & systems mastery

Cross-functional influence

Technical depth & coaching

Creo & Windchill proficiency

User support & training

Continuous improvement

General digital fluency

Education

Associate's degree or STEM certification

Bachelor's degree may be required

Tools

PTC Creo

Windchill PLM/CDM

MS Office

Job description

We’re seeking a talented Product CAD Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering team for our Stoughton, WI location.

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

• Cross ‑ functional alignment: You will translate diverse stakeholder requirements into cohesive practices, ensuring every voice is reflected in the final process direction.
• High ‑ fidelity modeling: You will develop procedures that enable creation of accurate CAD models that support system‑level analyses, strengthening design decisions with data‑driven insight.
• Mechanical systems expertise: You will apply deep system understanding to develop innovative, robust processes that perform reliably across all lifecycle and business conditions.
• Specification leadership: You will develop procedures that produce precise models and drawings that clearly communicate design intent and meet Cummins, industry, and global standards.
• Structured problem solving: You will protect the customer by identifying root causes, implementing robust fixes, and preventing recurrence through systemic improvements.
• Relationship building: You will strengthen collaboration by forming effective networks across teams, accelerating alignment and execution.
• Clear communication: You will tailor technical and non‑technical messages to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity, understanding, and confident decision‑making.
• Decision ‑ driven execution: You will make timely, informed choices that keep programs moving forward and consistently deliver strong results even in complex, resource‑constrained environments.

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

• Strategic CAD leadership: You need the ability to set a clear vision for CAD quality, practices, and data management, and to independently lead ambiguous, high‑impact initiatives that shape how the organization defines product design.
• Process and systems mastery: You must excel at developing, improving, and governing CAD and CDM processes, work instructions, and system functionality—especially within PTC Creo and Windchill—to ensure consistent, high‑quality modeling and data control.
• Cross ‑ functional influence: You need strong negotiation, collaboration, and communication skills to align designers, engineers, administrators, and governance councils around shared standards, system changes, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Technical depth and coaching ability: You must bring significant CAD experience, sound technical judgment, and the capability to train and support users at all levels, enabling them to model effectively, manage data correctly, and adopt evolving tools and practices.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• Demonstrated aptitude is required. College, university, or equivalent Associate's degree or certification in an appropriate STEM field is required.
• Equivalent Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline area may be required for select roles.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office and CREO tools is preferred.

Additional Experience:

• Requires significant relevant work experience (e.g.- experience as a design technician and/or CAD administrator) or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
• Demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.
• Experience using CAD models to support practices outside of drawing creation (e.g.- analysis, parametrized automation, tooling creation, product inspection, etc.) is preferred.
• Knowledge of PTC Creo and PTC Windchill PLM/CDM is required.
• Knowledge of MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

This engineering service focused position applies specialized knowledge of applied technology to define, document, and manage a product’s design.This role includes the development and maintenance of standards and tools that enable engineering practitioners to define product using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and manage resultant CAD data more efficiently and effectively.

• Applied technology expertise: Ability to use specialized engineering knowledge to define, document, and manage product designs while enabling efficient CAD‑driven product definition across the organization.
• Standards and tools development: Skill in creating and maintaining CAD and CDM standards, modeling practices, and tools that elevate design quality and support automated optimization.
• PLM/CDM system governance: Proficiency in evaluating, approving, and validating Windchill PLM functionality—including defect fixes, enhancements, and CES‑specific requirements—to ensure robust CAD data management.
• Cross ‑ enterprise collaboration: Active participation in XBU councils and teams to align strategy, training, governance, and continuous improvement across CAD practices and data management.
• Advanced CAD application: Experience applying CAD models beyond drawings—such as for analysis, automation, tooling, and inspection—to support broader engineering workflows.
• Technical problem ‑ solving: Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex issues, make quality decisions, and progress independently while maintaining high standards.
• Creo and Windchill proficiency: Deep working knowledge of PTC Creo and Windchill PLM/CDM systems, including ModelCHECK, Gatekeeper, and CDM data models.
• User support and training: Capability to coach designers and technicians at all experience levels in CAD modeling, standards, and data management practices.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Commitment to evolving product knowledge, improving systems, and identifying opportunities to enhance CAD and CDM processes.
• General digital fluency: Working knowledge of MS Office tools to support documentation, communication, and presentation of engineering standards and solutions.

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 Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Relocation Package Yes

100% On‑Site No

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