The Manufacturing Engineer – Senior will join the team at Cummins in Columbus, IN, focusing on enhancing manufacturing processes and product quality. This role involves driving high-quality product decisions and improving product reliability through proactive risk identification. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and strengthen engineering processes using various structured problem-solving tools. Collaboration across functions is essential to ensure seamless execution in engineering and manufacturing disciplines.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a relevant field
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies
• Proficiency in advanced engineering tools such as FMEA and validation planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Drive high-quality product decisions by integrating input from stakeholders and suppliers
• Advance project timelines by making informed decisions on engineering and testing activities
• Improve product reliability by identifying risks and mitigating failure modes early in development
• Lead ownership of components or smaller projects, ensuring accountability for quality and delivery
• Enhance cross-functional coordination to ensure seamless execution across disciplines
• Develop and refine work processes to increase efficiency and product quality
• Mentor and guide junior team members to elevate team capability and knowledge sharing
• Support VPI launch activities and lead improvement projects impacting safety and quality

• 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.