Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Automation & Growth

Cummins Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Plainfield, IN seeks a talented Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the plant engineering strategy and drive capital projects across refurb, delining, drivetrain, automation, and capacity expansion.

You will coach and mentor a high-performing team while partnering with Operations, Quality, and HSE to improve capacity and efficiency. The role emphasizes end-to-end project ownership, safety-driven continuous improvement, and strong execution discipline in a fast-changing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math or related field.
• Significant leadership experience in manufacturing environments.
• Licensing or regulatory compliance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital projects from scoping to start-up.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, and Planning.
• Drive safety-focused engineering, machine safety, ergonomics, and emissions controls.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

HSE risk reduction

OEE optimization

Project leadership

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Plainfield, IN seeks a talented Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the plant engineering strategy and drive capital projects across refurb, delining, drivetrain, automation, and capacity expansion.

You will coach and mentor a high-performing team while partnering with Operations, Quality, and HSE to improve capacity and efficiency. The role emphasizes end-to-end project ownership, safety-driven continuous improvement, and strong execution discipline in a fast-changing