The Manufacturing Engineer role in Rocky Mount, NC focuses on planning, designing, and implementing changes to manufacturing equipment and systems. The engineer will work with cross-functional teams to apply manufacturing engineering principles and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety and quality standards are met while optimizing processes and managing capital projects. A strong emphasis is placed on problem-solving and ergonomic design to enhance workplace safety and efficiency.

• A foundation in manufacturing engineering principles and the ability to apply them to real equipment and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of core manufacturing tools and methods such as PFMEA and capital project management.
• A proactive commitment to health, safety, and ergonomic design.
• Basic level of relevant work experience.

• Deliver manufacturing process changes that meet safety, quality, and product specification requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying waste-reduction and process-optimization methodologies.
• Support Transformation initiatives and line changes to ensure smooth equipment and process launches.
• Conduct PFMEAs and produce clear process documentation for stakeholders.
• Strengthen equipment reliability through error-proofing setups and thoughtful tool design.
• Manage capital projects from equipment selection through implementation.
• Design ergonomic workstations to reduce workplace risk.
• Resolve manufacturing issues at the root cause using systematic, data-based problem-solving.

• 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.