The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead manufacturing projects at the Corporate organization in North Charleston, SC, focusing on optimizing equipment and processes to enhance production efficiency. This role involves providing technical leadership for various operations and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong machining expertise and experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to achieve project success and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.
• Extensive CNC machining experience in a production manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CNC mills and lathes, particularly Okuma machining platforms.
• Ability to read, write, edit, and troubleshoot CNC programs utilizing G-Code and M-Code.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process optimization.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Lead manufacturing projects from planning through implementation, ensuring safety requirements and production goals are achieved.
• Improve manufacturing performance by applying engineering expertise and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste and enhance quality.
• Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and procedures for consistency and compliance.
• Influence key business leaders and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing projects on time and within scope.
• Leverage advanced manufacturing knowledge to solve complex production challenges.
• Build strong relationships and coach stakeholders across the organization.

• 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.