Senior Maintenance Engineer

Cummins Inc; Fletcher (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site with flexible work options

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to lead reliability-driven maintenance in a manufacturing setting. You will oversee preventive, predictive, and condition-based strategies, guide maintenance teams, and drive continuous improvement across equipment performance and uptime.

The role requires coordinating with Facilities, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering while leveraging CMMS for spare parts management and safety-first practices.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.

Responsibilities

• Drive equipment reliability through preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Lead maintenance teams with safety-first leadership, ensuring work aligns with operational goals.
• Develop team capability by coaching and training employees on maintenance procedures.
• Resolve complex equipment issues by partnering with Facilities, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Improve production performance by ensuring equipment availability and optimal operation.
• Manage critical spare parts inventories using CMMS to reduce delays and support readiness.
• Influence equipment improvements through design evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Reliability

Project management

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Industrial IoT

RCM

TPM

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

College/University degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

We are looking for a talented Senior Maintenance Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) Facility in Fletcher, NC.

In This Role, You Will Make an Impact in the Following Ways:

• Drive Equipment Reliability - Lead preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime, improve reliability, and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Lead Maintenance Teams - Provide hands-on leadership and direction to maintenance personnel, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with operational goals.
• Develop Team Capability - Coach and train employees on basic maintenance procedures, helping build technical skills, increase equipment knowledge, and strengthen overall team performance.
• Resolve Complex Equipment Issues - Partner with Facilities, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to identify root causes, troubleshoot equipment problems, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Improve Production Performance - Support manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment remains available, capable, and operating at optimal performance levels.
• Manage Critical Spare Parts Inventory - Maintain accurate spare parts and indirect materials inventories through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), reducing delays and supporting maintenance readiness.
• Influence Equipment Improvements - Contribute technical expertise to equipment design evaluations and continuous improvement initiatives, helping enhance manufacturability, maintainability, and long-term asset performance.
• Strengthen Preventive Maintenance Programs - Lead and continuously improve preventive maintenance processes to increase asset lifespan, reduce maintenance costs, and support production goals.

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

• Collaboration & Communication Excellence - Build strong partnerships across Maintenance, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Facilities teams while communicating clearly with a variety of stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Safety-First Mindset - Champion health, safety, and environmental standards by recognizing hazards, applying safe work practices, and maintaining a proactive approach to electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and ergonomic safety.
• Technical & Manufacturing Expertise - Leverage knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment controls, engineering drawings, and capital equipment to support reliable operations and informed decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement Focus - Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve equipment performance, lower costs, and enhance quality through process improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Process Standardization & Documentation - Develop and maintain clear, accurate procedures and documentation that promote consistency, operational excellence, knowledge sharing, and compliance across the organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

College, university, or equivalent degree required.

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

Experience

Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification with demonstrated application of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT initiatives.
• Knowledge of Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles and best practices.
• Experience implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) programs.
• Ability to read and modify mechanical drawings using AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Ability to interpret hydraulic schematics and machine documentation.
• Proven project management experience with successful project execution and delivery.

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2427033

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.