Product Engineering Specialist

Cummins Inc.; Galesburg (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Galesburg, MI, part of the Eaton Cummins Joint Venture, seeks a Product Engineering Specialist to lead development of advanced transmission technologies.

This on-site role collaborates across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions from concept through production. You will apply mechanical engineering principles to design, analyze, and validate components, perform root-cause investigations, and make data-driven decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Experience leading senior or lead engineer-level work is expected.
• MS Office tools proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Successful Product Development from concept through production.
• Design Reliable Mechanical Systems to meet requirements and standards.
• Improve Product Reliability by mitigating failure modes and enhancing durability.
• Drive Data-Based Engineering Decisions using modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Integrate Complex Systems across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control domains.
• Solve Critical Product Challenges with root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure Product Compliance and Validation through verification plans and results.
• Collaborate Across Functions to communicate and deliver outcomes.

Skills

High Pressure Die Cast Engineering.Ex

Technical Problem-Solving Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Field and Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree relevant to discipline (may be required for select roles)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team in Eaton Cummins Joint Venture (ECJV): Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies in Galesburg, MI.

This role is an employee of the Eaton Cummins Joint Venture (ECJV): Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies. Internal candidates are defined as employees of the ECJV.

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

• Lead Successful Product Development: Plan, coordinate, and execute product development activities from concept through production, ensuring technical, quality, cost, and timing objectives are achieved while proactively managing project risks.

• Design Reliable Mechanical Systems: Apply strong mechanical engineering principles to develop robust system and component designs that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and performance expectations throughout the product lifecycle.

• Improve Product Reliability: Identify and mitigate potential failure modes through structured failure analysis, reducing product risk and enhancing durability, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Drive Data-Based Engineering Decisions: Utilize modeling, simulation, and analytical tools to predict product performance, evaluate design alternatives, and support informed engineering decisions before physical validation.

• Integrate Complex Systems Effectively: Manage interfaces across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, electronic, and control systems to ensure seamless integration, proper functionality, and compliance with system requirements.

• Solve Critical Product Challenges: Lead structured root cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and develop long-term solutions that prevent recurring issues and protect the customer experience.

• Ensure Product Compliance and Validation: Develop verification and validation plans, assess test results, and confirm product capability meets defined requirements while supporting risk-based engineering decisions.

• Collaborate Across Functions and Drive Results: Build strong relationships with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and business stakeholders to communicate effectively, manage complexity, and deliver successful product outcomes.

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

• High Pressure Die Cast Engineering Expertise: Strong knowledge of aluminum enclosure design, materials, manufacturing processes, and validation methods to deliver robust, cost-effective transmission components that meet performance and durability requirements.

• Technical Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to lead complex investigations, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions to resolve product issues and improve transmission reliability.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven capability to build strong partnerships with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, suppliers, customer engineering, and technical service teams to drive successful product development and launch outcomes.

• Field and Customer Focus: Experience supporting field investigations and translating real-world product performance data into design improvements that enhance quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.

Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this 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 tools is preferred.

The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2437012

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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