Product Engineering Specialist

Cummins Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Galesburg, MI is seeking a Product Engineering Specialist to lead development of automated transmission components within ECJV.

You will apply mechanical engineering principles to design, validate, and integrate complex systems across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control domains, driving data-based decisions and field-focused improvements.

This on-site role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or STEM field required.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline may be required for select roles.
• Experience with high-pressure die cast components preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision skills.
• Licensing for export controls may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through production while managing risks.
• Develop robust mechanical system designs meeting customer and industry standards.
• Identify and mitigate failure modes to improve durability and reliability.
• Use modeling and simulation to predict performance and support decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional interfaces to ensure proper integration.
• Drive root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop verification plans and assess test results.

Skills

Die-Cast Eng

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional

Field Focus

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

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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