Project Engineer - Senior

Cummins Inc; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks a talented Senior Project Engineer to join the Manufacturing team at Morristown, TN. You will lead facility projects, optimize plant layouts, and collaborate with engineering, operations and safety teams to deliver manufacturing solutions that improve performance and safety.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, problem-solving, and the development of standardized work to sustain long-term operational success. On-site with relocation support.

Qualifications

• College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with facility projects and leading improvements to safety, quality, and productivity is expected.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings and use MS Office tools, including MS Project.
• Licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, safety and production teams to deliver manufacturing solutions and drive project execution.
• Communicate manufacturing requirements and project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify risks, promote safety excellence, and integrate health and ergonomic best practices into processes.
• Analyze and improve manufacturing methods, equipment, and workflows to boost quality and productivity.
• Develop production processes, tooling, fixtures and workstation layouts to meet product/customer needs.
• Apply manufacturing data and simulations to evaluate changes and support decisions.
• Lead root cause analysis to address production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Create standardized work instructions to improve consistency and reliability.

Skills

Project leadership

Continuous improvement

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Drawing interpretation

MS Office

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are looking for a talentedProject Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) location at Morristown, TN.

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

• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with engineering, operations, quality, safety, and production teams to deliver manufacturing solutions that align with business objectives, improve plant performance, and support successful project execution.
• Drive Clear Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring manufacturing requirements, project updates, process changes, and improvement initiatives are understood and executed successfully.
• Champion Safety Excellence: Promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, supporting corrective actions, and integrating health, safety, and ergonomic best practices into manufacturing processes and workplace design.
• Optimize Manufacturing Processes: Analyze and improve manufacturing methods, equipment, and workflows to enhance quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Design and Implement Production Solutions: Utilize engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical requirements to develop effective production processes, tooling, fixtures, and workstation layouts that meet product and customer expectations.
• Leverage Data for Decision Making: Apply manufacturing analysis, simulation tools, and performance data to evaluate process changes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support informed operational decisions.
• Solve Complex Manufacturing Challenges: Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to address production issues, implement sustainable corrective actions, and prevent recurrence while protecting customer and business interests.
• Establish Standardized and Sustainable Operations: Develop clear process documentation, support equipment and capital procurement decisions, and create standardized work instructions that improve consistency, reliability, and long-term operational success.

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

• Project Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Ability to lead facility projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and support equipment reliability and performance.
• Engineering & Layout Design Skills: Experience developing plant layouts and optimizing workflows, equipment placement, and material flow within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Drawing Interpretation & Software Proficiency: Ability to read and comprehend electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Microsoft Project is a plus.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

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Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2439486

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.