The Product Engineering Specialist will join the Cummins Inc. team in Seymour, IN, focusing on the validation and performance of lube, cooling, and breather system components. This role involves leading validation planning, investigating product failures, and enhancing engineering processes to improve product quality. The specialist will collaborate with various teams to drive technically sound product decisions and mentor engineers. Success in this position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an appropriate STEM field is required.
• Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in product development, validation, verification, and risk assessment across the product lifecycle is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities are essential.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical information is required.

• Lead validation planning and execution for critical lube, cooling, and breather system components.
• Drive technically sound product decisions by collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and customer-facing teams.
• Investigate complex product failures and identify root causes through data analysis and testing.
• Develop and enhance validation methods, test strategies, and engineering processes.
• Assess technical risks associated with new designs and manufacturing changes.
• Serve as a technical specialist for resolving product performance concerns.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify trends and performance issues.
• Develop technically sound documentation that communicates engineering conclusions and recommendations.
• Support production, testing, field service, and customer issues requiring advanced technical investigation.

• 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.