Senior Manufacturing Optimization Engineer

Cummins; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Optimization Engineer to advance manufacturing processes and drive operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma.

You will lead Kaizen events, reduce scrap, optimize cycle times, and integrate Industry 4.0 technologies, translating data into tangible improvements for the plant.

Strong analytical skills and hands-on project delivery are essential to achieving continuous improvement goals.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD, Oracle, SolidWorks, and ERP/MES experience.
• Background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering; MBA or MS preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.
• College/university degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience, including manufacturing or manufacturing plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness by reducing scrap and optimizing cycle times.
• Assess, select, and integrate Industry4.0 technologies.
• Lead Kaizen events and apply Lean tools.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement structured improvement methodologies.
• Interpret complex operational data and translate insights into actionable improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

CAD tools

Oracle

SolidWorks

ERP/MES platforms

Job description

The Senior Manufacturing Optimization Engineer will join the Cummins team in Plainfield, IN, focusing on enhancing manufacturing processes. This role emphasizes operational excellence through the application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and requires a strong commitment to continuous improvement and customer‑centric execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness by reducing scrap and optimizing cycle times.
• Assess, select, and integrate Industry4.0 technologies.
• Lead Kaizen events and apply Lean tools.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement structured improvement methodologies.
• Interpret complex operational data and translate insights into actionable improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong command of CAD tools, Oracle, SolidWorks, and ERP/MES platforms.
• Background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering; MBA or MS preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is preferred.
• College, university or equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience required.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience, including manufacturing or manufacturing plant experience.