Senior High-Pressure Cylinder Design Engineer

Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies in Texas is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and certification of high-pressure Type 3 and Type 4 cylinders, ensuring safety, performance, and cost targets from concept through production launch.

The role requires CAD/FEA proficiency, experience with composite materials, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory agencies to achieve regulatory compliance and successful certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7 years of overall engineering experience with 3+ years in high-pressure cylinder or pressure vessel development.
• Education and/or experience with composite materials, preferably HDPE liners and carbon fiber overwrapped structures.
• Proficiency in CAD and analysis tools (FEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-pressure Type 3 and Type 4 cylinders.
• Ensure product safety through hazard analysis, FMEA, and validation testing.
• Develop CAD models, drawings, and specifications for liners, composite overwraps, and interfaces.
• Perform and interpret structural analysis, testing, and failure investigations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, NGV, ISO, and ASME standards.
• Support certification activities and interface with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Drive cost reduction, material optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis for development, production, or field issues.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Hazard analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CAD

FEA

ANSYS

Job description

Cummins Clean Fuel Technologies in Texas is seeking a Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and certification of high-pressure Type 3 and Type 4 cylinders, ensuring safety, performance, and cost targets from concept through production launch.

The role requires CAD/FEA proficiency, experience with composite materials, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and regulatory agencies to achieve regulatory compliance and successful certification.