Site Quality Leader

Cummins Inc; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Site Quality Leader for the Oshkosh, WI facility to drive customer-centric quality, advanced planning, and cross-functional collaboration in a Unionized manufacturing environment.

This role emphasizes leadership, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement across quality systems and processes. We are looking for a results-oriented leader with strong problem-solving skills, experience in automotive or regulated industries, and a proven ability to mentor teams

Qualifications

• Demonstrated role competence in quality leadership within manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP, quality planning, and product launches.
• Strong data-driven problem solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion Customer-Centric Quality by aligning with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead Advanced Quality Planning and risk mitigation for new launches.
• Develop high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship.
• Drive data-based root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Strengthen quality systems and processes for compliance and reliability.
• Influence cross-functional decisions across engineering, manufacturing, operations and leadership.
• Leverage Quality 4.0 tools and analytics to improve performance.
• Deliver strategic results by managing resources and applying statistical analysis.

Skills

Quality leadership

APQP

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Statistical methods

Quality management systems

Job description

We are looking for a talented Site Quality Leader to join our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems (CDBS) Quality team located in Oshkosh, WI, United States

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Champion Customer-Centric Quality: Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders while ensuring quality decisions, processes, and outcomes consistently meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Lead Advanced Quality Planning: Drive APQP activities and structured quality planning processes to ensure successful product launches, risk mitigation, and long-term customer satisfaction.
• Develop High-Performing Teams: Coach, mentor, and develop talent, helping team members grow their capabilities while building a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Drive Data-Based Problem Solving: Lead root cause investigations and implement robust corrective actions using industry-standard methodologies to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Strengthen Quality Systems & Processes: Ensure quality management systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved to deliver consistent, compliant, and reliable products and services.
• Influence Cross-Functional Decisions: Partner with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership to advocate for quality priorities and drive balanced, data-driven business decisions.
• Leverage Digital Quality Innovation: Utilize Quality 4.0 tools, cloud-based technologies, digital solutions, and advanced analytics to improve quality performance and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Deliver Strategic Results: Manage project resources, apply statistical analysis, and leverage manufacturing knowledge to drive continuous improvement, support business objectives, and achieve measurable quality outcomes.

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

• Navigate a Unionized Manufacturing Environment: Build effective working relationships with hourly employees, union representatives, and leadership while adhering to established labor agreements, policies, and procedures.
• Leverage Automotive Industry Experience: Apply knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, quality standards, and operational requirements to support business and customer objectives.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and operations teams to drive solutions, improve performance, and achieve shared goals.
• Drive Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement: Maintain a strong focus on safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement while delivering results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

Demonstrated role competence is required. College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.

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

Experience:

Significant relevant work experience required. Preferably 5-7 years' experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.

Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience preferred.

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Job Quality

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2438339

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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