Supplier Quality Technician — Continuous Improvement Lead

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector/Product Quality role at our Columbus, IN site.

The role emphasizes visual, dimensional and functional inspection of components, coordination with suppliers and engineering, and timely escalation of quality issues to protect production and customer requirements. Responsibilities include applying GD&T, conducting FMEA-related activities, and maintaining robust documentation while working within a team and a shop floor environment.

Qualifications

• Has written and oral communication skills.
• Basic COS principles awareness and practice.
• Commitment to quality in all tasks.
• Engine build familiarization and related documentation.
• Ability to handle change and adapt to production needs.
• Active listening skills and sense of urgency.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspection of incoming components and materials.
• Verify components against drawings, specifications and CoCs.
• Use calipers, micrometers, CMMs and related inspection tools.
• Maintain traceability and required documentation for inspected materials.
• Coordinate with Quality Engineers and Purchasing on supplier issues.
• Lead containment actions for nonconforming parts and initiate corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality activities and internal audits as needed.
• Follow quality procedures and continuously seek process improvements.

Skills

Statistical process control

Precision measurement

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Shop math

CMM/inspection equipment

Quality systems

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Program readiness

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector/Product Quality role at our Columbus, IN site.

The role emphasizes visual, dimensional and functional inspection of components, coordination with suppliers and engineering, and timely escalation of quality issues to protect production and customer requirements. Responsibilities include applying GD&T, conducting FMEA-related activities, and maintaining robust documentation while working within a team and a shop floor environment.