Job Information
Cummins Inc. Product Systems Design Engineer in Mysuru, India
DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
Investigates Value Package Introduction (VPI) program team or field-based issues, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, and owns problem resolution from a design perspective.
Applies and supports the execution of processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation Consideration Checklist, Design Review, and tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, and ANSYS Workbench.
Obtains input and negotiates with cross-functional and cross-discipline technical experts to communicate design intent through comprehensive Design Review packages.
Supports decision-making in concept selection, optimization, and design specifications for Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Value Package Change Request (VPCR) initiatives.
Resolves moderately complex component, product, system, and subsystem issues, increasing in complexity with experience.
Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems while developing product knowledge and engaging in process improvements.
May coordinate and direct work among technicians and temporary student employees.
Contributes effectively toward team goals and develops proficiency in critical competency areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate STEM field or equivalent experience is required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Key Competencies:
Cross-Functional Design Integration: Translates value package requirements into virtual designs and communicates capability through design reviews.
Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis: Creates CAD models in accordance with Cummins' standards to support system-level analyses.
Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems: Applies deep mechanical knowledge to create innovative and sound design concepts.
Mechanical Design Specification: Develops complete design specifications to ensure high-quality manufacturing and inspection.
Product Function Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis: Utilizes computational tools to predict and validate product functionality.
Product Platform Planning and Architecting: Develops holistic product platforms aligning with market requirements.
Product Problem Solving: Implements robust, data-based solutions to prevent recurrence of product issues.
System Requirements Engineering: Translates stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and tracks them throughout the system lifecycle.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others.
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to various audiences.
Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that drive progress.
Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
Self-Development: Actively seeks new challenges and learning opportunities.
Values Differences: Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures.
Product Failure Mode Avoidance: Identifies and mitigates potential product failure modes to enhance reliability.
Product Configuration and Change Management: Tracks and controls product changes from concept to obsolescence.
Systems Thinking: Defines and analyzes complex system interactions to optimize designs.
Technical Documentation: Documents technical knowledge for effective knowledge transfer and productivity improvement.
Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control: Plans, coordinates, and executes product development activities while managing project risks and quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills:
CAD and Design Tools: Proficiency in CREO, ANSYS Workbench, and related CAD tools.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve design and product issues using data-driven solutions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with manufacturing, quality, and vendors.
Technical Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to various audiences.
Project Management: Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to meet deadlines while ensuring high-quality results.
Continuous Improvement: A mindset for improving design processes, tools, and methods.
Experience:
Required: 3 to 6 years of work experience in casting and/or structural part design with CAD tool experience (CREO is a must).
Preferred: Knowledge of commercial vehicle wheel end and foundation brake systems.
Additional Advantage: Work experience or knowledge in Mechatronics/Automotive Electronics.
Additional Skills: Knowledge of part development, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2412532
Relocation Package Yes