Quality Engineer

Cummins Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a supplier quality engineer to strengthen cross-functional and supplier relationships while driving manufacturing quality improvements.

You will apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins quality methodologies to enhance supplier processes and product consistency. You will audit suppliers, lead corrective actions, and participate in root cause analysis to resolve quality issues.

Qualifications

• College/university degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
• License may be required for export controls compliance.
• Minimal level of relevant work experience accepted.
• A minimum of 2 years of manufacturing work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Build cross-functional and supplier relationships to drive quality improvements.
• Apply auditing expertise and quality tools to identify risks and improve supplier processes.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action development to resolve quality issues.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution of quality challenges.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma based continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support quality performance planning for products or supplier segments.
• Progress toward independently leading low-complexity quality initiatives and audits.

Skills

Auditing

Communication

GD&T

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

PPAP

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

JDE

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Impact Area

• Build strong cross-functional and supplier relationships to drive improved quality performance and align outcomes with business objectives.
• Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins quality methodologies to enhance supplier manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency.
• Support supplier audits and progressively lead low-risk audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action development to resolve supplier-related quality issues effectively.
• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution of quality challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to strengthen supplier capabilities.
• Support quality performance planning for specific products or supplier segments to improve overall supply chain quality outcomes.
• Progress toward independently leading low-complexity quality initiatives, audits, and improvement projects, increasing impact and ownership over time.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively across suppliers, customers, and internal teams by tailoring messaging to diverse audiences and ensuring clear alignment on quality expectations.
• Build strong customer-focused relationships that drive trust, collaboration, and delivery of high-quality, customer-centric solutions.
• Apply auditing expertise and Quality Management Systems knowledge (ISO9001, IATF16949) to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve supplier processes.
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements (GD&T) to enhance manufacturability, measurability, and overall product quality.
• Leverage core quality and manufacturing tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, PPAP) to design, validate, and sustain zero-defect manufacturing and measurement systems.
• Utilize structured problem-solving, statistical analysis, and quality influence skills to drive root cause resolution, improve supplier performance, and lead data-driven quality decisions. Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience: Minimal level of relevant work experience required.

A minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing work experience is required.

Preferred JDE, Minitab, Excel experience.

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.