Product Engineering Specialist

Cummins; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Product Engineering Specialist to lead the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for hybrid electric retrofit solutions on heavy-duty mining vehicles.

You will drive product development from requirements through production release, mentor engineers, collaborate across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, electrical, thermal and systems teams, and champion continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM field is required.
• Master's degree relevant to discipline may be required for select roles.
• Experience leading mechanical engineering programs and delivering results across product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for hybrid electric retrofit solutions.
• Drive product development from requirements through production release.
• Establish engineering standards and design practices to improve manufacturability and quality.
• Provide technical leadership for complex design decisions and risk assessments.
• Guide system architecture, packaging, and vehicle integration for safety and performance.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, electrical, thermal, and systems teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

Product integration

Leadership

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree (relevant discipline)

Tools

CAD

MS Office

FEA

iDFMEA

FIRG

Job description

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our Cummins Inc. team in Seattle, Washington.

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

• Lead the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for hybrid electric retrofit solutions on heavy-duty mining vehicles.
• Drive product development activities from requirements definition through production release, ensuring quality, performance, and reliability objectives are achieved.
• Establish robust engineering standards, design practices, and processes that improve consistency, manufacturability, and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership for complex design decisions, risk assessments, and cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Guide system architecture, packaging, and vehicle integration activities to optimize safety, serviceability, and operational performance.
• Mentor and develop engineers through technical coaching, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, electrical, thermal, and systems teams to deliver integrated product solutions.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and technology advancement efforts that strengthen product capability and engineering excellence.

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex mechanical engineering programs, make sound technical decisions, and deliver results across the full product development lifecycle.
• Strong expertise in mechanical system design, product integration, failure mode avoidance, verification and validation, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and drive alignment on technical objectives.
• Advanced analytical and engineering judgment with experience managing ambiguity, evaluating risk, and developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for mentoring others, building collaborative relationships, and continuously improving engineering processes and outcomes.

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.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Provide subject matter expertise for large structural and mechanical systems supporting hybrid electric vehicle retrofit applications.
• Lead requirements development, system architecture, trade studies, detailed design, prototype development, validation testing, and production implementation activities.
• Maintain ownership of mechanical system packaging, physical architecture, and component integration while ensuring compliance with safety, manufacturability, serviceability, and configuration management standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering definition packages, including CAD models, drawings, engineering bills of materials, and product documentation.
• Utilize product development tools and methodologies such as Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, FIRG, design reviews, and structured root cause problem-solving techniques.
• Guide finite element analysis (FEA), durability assessments, verification activities, and failure investigations to support product reliability and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier selection, technical evaluations, manufacturing readiness reviews, field issue resolution, and customer deployment activities.
• Apply expertise in product configuration and change management to maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Partner effectively across engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, thermal, controls, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and engineering excellence through technical leadership and coaching.
• Relocation assistance may be considered if we identify a highly qualified candidate whose skills and experience closely align with the position requirements.

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

Min Salary $120000

Max Salary $180000

ReqID 2437065

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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