Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Onsite Leader in Lean & CAD

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

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead cross-functional collaboration, safety leadership, and design interpretation for scalable, cost-efficient production. You will translate complex drawings into practical manufacturing solutions and drive continuous improvement across the production line.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, tooling development, and strong project leadership with onsite 100% work model and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• College/university degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• This position may require licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative partnerships: strengthen cross-functional relationships and accelerate execution.
• Effective communication: tailor messaging for engineering, operations, and leadership.
• Health and safety leadership: model proactive safety and build a safety-focused culture.
• Drawing interpretation: translate complex drawings into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Equipment procurement excellence: select right equipment meeting specs and enabling cost-effective production.
• Manufacturing analysis-led design: use digital modeling to predict outcomes and reduce trials.
• Process documentation mastery: create clear, standardized procedures.
• Continuous improvement leadership: identify waste and drive efficiency and quality improvements.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Technical troubleshooting

Advanced CAD

Documentation capability

Tooling design

Continuous improvement

Change management

Technical leadership

Risk identification

Operational excellence

Adaptability

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Fletcher, NC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead cross-functional collaboration, safety leadership, and design interpretation for scalable, cost-efficient production. You will translate complex drawings into practical manufacturing solutions and drive continuous improvement across the production line.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, tooling development, and strong project leadership with onsite 100% work model and up to 10% travel.