**DESCRIPTION** Contributes to the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while supporting cross-functional teams. The role involves applying manufacturing principles to improve processes, ensure safety, achieve manufacturing goals, and meet product specifications. **Key Responsibilities:** + Assists with specific projects to create and implement manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with safety requirements, manufacturing objectives, and product specifications. + Applies knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices to enhance equipment and processes. + Contributes to the development of manufacturing standards and continuous improvement tools. + Collaborates with internal and external resources on assigned project tasks. + Learns and applies manufacturing principles and practices as they pertain to Cummins’ systems. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Experience:** + Basic level of relevant work experience required. **Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:** **Knowledge/Skills:** + Experience with cylinder block, cylinder head, and connecting rod machining processes. + Familiarity with various machine tools and manufacturing equipment. + Proficiency in CNC programming languages. + Experience with machine tool controllers such as FANUC and Siemens. + Selection, design, and application of cutting tools and fixtures for optimized machining. + Capability to analyze machining processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. + Experience with process planning and cycle time reduction. + Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. + Project management skills to ensure timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met. + Good communication skills for reporting, documentation, and collaboration with stakeholders. **Competencies:** + **Collaborates:** Building partnerships and working collaboratively to meet shared objectives. + **Communicates Effectively:** Developing and delivering clear, audience-specific communications. + **Health and Safety Fundamentals:** Promotes proactive health and safety behaviors, contributing to an injury-free workplace. + **Drawing Interpretation:** Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment drawings to develop optimal processes. + **Equipment/Capital Procurement:** Selects manufacturing equipment meeting Cummins specifications and project needs. + **Manufacturing Analysis Led Design:** Utilizes digital tools to model and improve manufacturing processes and equipment. + **Manufacturing Knowledge:** Implements changes in processes, equipment, and applications to support continuous improvement. + **Process Documentation:** Creates standardized written manufacturing procedures for process continuity. + **Tool and Fixture Design:** Develops workpiece-holding devices for effective part positioning during manufacturing. + **Values Differences:** Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures. + **Continuous Process Improvement:** Implements methodologies to reduce costs and improve quality. + **Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design:** Designs ergonomic processes and workstations following Cummins guidelines. + **Problem Solving:** Uses systematic analysis and industry methodologies to resolve issues effectively. + **Workstation Design:** Designs safe, ergonomic workstations considering cost, quality, and delivery. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education, Licenses, and Certifications:** + College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a related field, or equivalent experience required. **Job** Manufacturing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2408236 **Relocation Package** No