Current Product Reliability Engineer - Technical Specialist

  • Career Path: Quality
  • Organization: Cummins Inc.
  • Role Category: Remote
  • Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
  • ReqID: 2418043
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DESCRIPTION

As a Current Product Reliability Engineer – Technical Specialist at Cummins, you will apply advanced statistical techniques and reliability engineering tools to assess and improve the performance and durability of current products. You will lead cross-functional initiatives aimed at reducing failures, quantifying design impacts, and developing innovative reliability methods. This role serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for reliability across Cummins’ product range and actively collaborates with engineering, quality, service, finance, and marketing teams to deliver customer-centric reliability solutions.

Note:- Although the role category specified in the GPP is Remote, the requirement is for Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

  • Apply advanced statistical tools and life data analysis techniques to quantify current product reliability.

  • Conduct detailed reliability analyses using tools such as Weibull++, Minitab, JMP, SAS , and develop new tools and processes to enhance reliability insights.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional global teams to address product reliability concerns, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions.

  • Provide technical direction, lead small projects or project segments, and mentor junior engineers.

  • Participate in product failure mode avoidance and quantitative reliability analysis efforts.

  • Develop and analyze reliability test plans, including accelerated testing and system-level validation.

  • Support ongoing problem-solving initiatives with focus on reducing warranty issues and enhancing customer satisfaction.

  • Utilize Microsoft tools like PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI for effective data visualization and reporting.

  • Drive global alignment with Cummins’ quality and reliability standards.

  • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Skills & Competencies:

Technical Competencies:

  • Strong hands-on experience with reliability tools : Weibull++, Minitab, JMP, SAS.

  • Solid knowledge of engine systems and components , particularly in service, quality, and reliability functions.

  • Proficient in statistical modeling, hypothesis testing , regression, and DOE (Design of Experiments).

  • Expertise in Product Failure Mode Avoidance (PFMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA processes .

  • Familiarity with quantitative reliability analysis and accelerated life testing .

  • Working knowledge of R and Python for data analytics and reliability modeling.

  • Strong understanding of Cummins Quality systems and processes is an advantage.

Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Proven ability to lead small teams and collaborate with global cross-functional stakeholders .

  • Able to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical knowledge sharing.

  • Capable of driving continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.

  • Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and visual.

  • Strong customer focus with a global perspective.

  • Values diversity and promotes inclusive collaboration.

Experience:

  • 3–7 years of experience in reliability engineering, product quality, service engineering, or related technical domains.

  • Demonstrated success in managing reliability projects or critical product components independently.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications & Education:

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Mechanical, Electrical, Reliability Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline.

  • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) from ASQ is highly preferred.

  • Six Sigma Green Belt certified/trained is a plus.

As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth.

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.

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