Machining Engineer - Senior (SEP on-site) at Cummins in Seymour, IN

Job description

We are looking for a talented Machining Engineer - Senior to join our Manufacturing team at our Cummins Inc. facility in Seymour, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Plan, design, and implement machining processes and equipment that improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce setup time, and support production goals. Identify tooling, equipment, and process needs to enable smooth changeovers while meeting product specifications and quality standards. Partner with engineering teams to identify product or performance issues and recommend practical solutions or enhancements to improve manufacturability. Design, develop, and analyze technical products and manufacturing systems that support safe, reliable, and scalable operations. Conduct equipment engineering design evaluations, document findings, and recommend design or process changes to improve quality, capability, and performance. Drive improvements in equipment availability and throughput by applying continuous improvement tools and collaborating across functions. Support operational excellence by standardizing processes and leveraging data to optimize equipment capability and utilization. Coach and mentor less experienced team members, strengthening technical capability and supporting knowledge transfer within the organization. To be successful in this role, you will need the following: Strong manufacturing and machining expertise to interpret drawings, select materials and tooling, program machines, and implement equipment and process changes that improve quality, cost, and operational performance. Commitment to health, safety, and compliance by applying machine guarding standards, dimensional metrology, and safe work practices to create a reliable, injury‑free manufacturing environment. Process discipline and technical rigor to design measurement systems, document standardized manufacturing procedures, and ensure consistent execution across equipment, processes, and stakeholders. Effective collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills to work cross‑functionally, leverage diverse perspectives, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement results. 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. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies The Senior Machining Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on support to machining operations during weekday coverage requirements. This role is accountable for ensuring safe, stable, and efficient CNC machining processes while meeting production targets across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement metrics. Acting as the senior technical authority on shift, the role requires deep CNC machining expertise, strong problem-solving capability, and the ability to lead people and processes to achieve plant KPIs. Candidates with five or more years of demonstrated machining engineering experience supporting CNC machining operations in a manufacturing environment, including process ownership, tooling and fixturing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives are preferred. At this time, the requisition is not approved for relocation. However, should we identify a highly qualified candidate whose experience is a strong match for the role, the business may consider relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis. Ensure the safe, stable, and efficient operation of CNC machining lines while supporting production objectives and operational excellence. Monitor and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle times, and line balancing performance; identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities. Establish, optimize, and maintain effective tool