Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

  • Career Path: Manufacturing
  • Organization: Cummins Inc.
  • Role Category: Hybrid
  • Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
  • ReqID: 2416238

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Oshkosh, WI location.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Foster Collaborative Partnerships You'll build strong, cross-functional relationships that drive alignment and shared success across engineering, operations, and safety teams.

  • Communicate with Purpose and Clarity By tailoring your communication to diverse audiences, you'll ensure that technical details, safety protocols, and process changes are clearly understood and effectively implemented.

  • Champion Health and Safety You'll lead by example in promoting a proactive safety culture—identifying risks, driving improvements, and contributing to a safer, injury-free workplace.

  • Optimize Manufacturing Through Design Integration Your ability to interpret and integrate product and equipment drawings will ensure that manufacturing processes align with design intent and quality standards.

  • Drive Data-Informed Process Improvements Using digital tools and simulations, you'll analyze manufacturing performance and implement changes that reduce waste, improve quality, and enhance efficiency.

  • Lead Equipment and Tooling Strategy You'll select and implement the right equipment, tools, and fixtures to support safe, ergonomic, and cost-effective manufacturing operations.

  • Standardize and Document Best Practices By developing clear, standardized process documentation, you'll ensure consistency, reduce variability, and support training and compliance efforts.

  • Mentor and Solve with Impact You'll lead structured problem-solving efforts, mentor others in root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions that protect both the customer and the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Strong Project Leadership Lead manufacturing projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and business objectives.

  • Deep Manufacturing Knowledge Apply advanced manufacturing principles and best practices to improve processes, equipment, and overall operational efficiency.

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools to identify opportunities, reduce waste, and standardize processes in line with Cummins standards.

  • Effective Stakeholder Communication Communicate clearly and persuasively with internal teams, business leaders, and external partners to align goals and drive results.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration Work seamlessly with internal and external resources, leveraging diverse expertise to deliver high-impact project outcomes.

  • Coaching and Influence Build strong relationships and coach stakeholders on manufacturing standards and methods, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

  • Strategic Decision-Making Use data-driven insights and simulations to make informed decisions that balance safety, cost, quality, and delivery.

  • Standardization and Method Development Lead the creation and implementation of manufacturing standards and work methods that ensure consistency, scalability, and compliance.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Assist in the development of fixtures, tooling, and packaging.

  • Support Operations by developing work instructions

  • Troubleshoot issues on the shop floor when called upon.

  • Focus on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Productivity in day-to-day activities.

  • Work with outside contractors to purchase equipment.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Min Salary $85600

Max Salary $128400

Cummins and E-Verify

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Attention Applicants:

As part of Cummins commitment to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable law, any applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth (DOB), or dates of school attendance or graduation from any additional documentation that they submit during the initial application process without any adverse consequence.

Benefits overview

Benefits and perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Cummins and the country where you work.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS

As a Cummins employee your retirement savings plan / pension plan / superannuation will power your path to retirement and improve your financial future.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Your wellbeing is important to us. You and your family will be cared for through comprehensive health care benefits.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We celebrate diverse perspectives and you will be part of building a more diverse workforce to enhance our competitive position and enrich our culture.

WORK-LIFE FLEXIBILITY

Your energy and commitment will be recognized through paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible work environments and more.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Whether starting or completing a degree, you will be supported by tuition reimbursement opportunities or full funding.

EVERY EMPLOYEE, EVERY COMMUNITY

You are empowered to volunteer at least four hours per year on company time, to give back to the communities where you work and live.

DEVELOPMENT
AND GROWTH

You will learn and grow through training and hands-on experience in an environment that values curiosity and developing talent for the future.

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