Job Description

The Value Package Introduction (VPI) Technician supports the launch of new or updated products into manufacturing by performing build activities, validating processes, collecting data, and ensuring production readiness meets engineering and quality standards. This role involves collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain to ensure smooth product introduction with minimal disruption.

Requirements

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience
Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience
Licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations may be required

Responsibilities

Execute assembly, teardown, and validation builds for new products or product upgrades
Identify build issues, fit-up problems, and process gaps during prototype or pilot runs
Document build observations and communicate feedback to engineering and program teams
Review and verify work instructions, torque specs, tooling requirements, and BOM accuracy
Support creation or updates of standard work, operator instructions, and quality checks
Capture production data such as cycle time, torque readings, defect types, and process performance
Work closely with manufacturing engineers, product engineers, quality, supply chain, and launch teams
Validate that tooling, fixtures, and measurement devices function correctly for new products
Support initial capability studies and quality checks for new components
Transition learnings from prototype builds into production-ready processes

Benefits

Employees at Cummins are often offered comprehensive benefits that support financial wellness (retirement savings/401(k) or pension options and profit-sharing), health and wellness (medical, dental, life insurance, FSAs), and professional growth through training and tuition reimbursement—sometimes including full education funding. Work-life perks commonly include paid vacation and holidays, parental leave and adoption assistance, flexible work arrangements, inclusion-focused programs, and paid volunteer time to give back to the community.

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