Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Cummins in North Charleston, SC

Job description

We are looking for a talented Sr. Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Corporate organization in North Charleston, SC. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Lead manufacturing projects from planning through implementation, ensuring safety requirements, production goals, business objectives, and product specifications are successfully achieved. Improve manufacturing performance by applying engineering expertise and manufacturing best practices to optimize equipment, processes, and production efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, increase productivity, enhance quality, and support operational excellence. Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and procedures that promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance with company standards. Influence key business leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to gain alignment, remove barriers, and ensure project success. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external resources to deliver manufacturing projects on time, within scope, and with measurable business value. Leverage advanced manufacturing knowledge to solve complex production challenges and implement innovative solutions that improve operations. Build strong relationships and coach stakeholders across the organization, fostering collaboration, capability development, and long-term manufacturing success. To be successful in this role you will need the following: Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace. Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications. Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing equipment which meets the Cummins manufacturing specifications and meets the project or program needs. Manufacturing Analysis Led Design - Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment and performance to make data driven decisions before changes are made and to drive continuous improvements. Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement. Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization. Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements. Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes. Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design - Designs, creates or adapts processes and workstations by implementing ergonomic controls through the application of the Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risk and deliver ergonomically designed work. Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry