Job Information
Cummins Inc. Product Engineer in Phaltan, India
DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Task Execution: Perform established technical tasks on subsystems or components, including design and validation activities for current and future products.
Problem Investigation and Resolution: Investigate product issues, understand the causes, recommend corrective actions, and document results. Resolve moderately complex product problems with increasing technical complexity and ambiguity as experience grows.
Collaboration and Coordination: Work with cross-functional teams (technical managers, project leaders, product and manufacturing engineers, supplier partners) to deliver information and recommendations that lead to high-quality decisions.
Process Execution and Improvement: Execute technical processes such as Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, and Failure Incident Review Group (FIRG) to improve quality and ensure effective decision-making. Utilize tools like 7-step problem solving and design review checklists.
Product Lifecycle Involvement: Participate in the Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Current Product Support (CPS) processes, contributing to the successful execution of product development and support activities.
Independent Execution: Deliver tasks independently with minimal management oversight while continuing to develop product knowledge.
Team Contribution: Contribute effectively to team goals, influence the workgroup, and support the development of core competencies needed for success in the role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant STEM field is required. A Master’s degree in a related discipline may be required for certain roles.
Certifications and Licenses: This role may require compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations, which may require specific licensing.
Competencies & Skills:
Statistical Analysis: Apply statistical methods to analyze technical data, including probability distributions, hypothesis testing, regression, and analysis of variance.
Cross-Functional Design Integration: Effectively translate stakeholder requirements into virtual designs and communicate through approved cross-functional design reviews.
Mechanical Design Expertise: Develop innovative, sound mechanical design concepts considering customer requirements and lifecycle stages.
Failure Mode Avoidance: Identify potential failure modes in product systems, mitigate risks, and prioritize actions to improve product reliability.
Product Verification and Validation: Develop systems validation plans, assess simulation/test results, and ensure product functionality meets requirements.
Problem Solving: Use structured problem-solving techniques to resolve product issues, identifying root causes and implementing robust solutions.
Systems Thinking: Understand the system context, interfaces, and lifecycle, using models and integration to predict behavior and drive modifications.
Technical Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to enable knowledge transfer and improve productivity.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively across teams to meet shared objectives and drive results.
Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to various audiences.
Decision Quality: Make informed decisions that keep projects on track and drive organizational success.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Required: This is an entry-level position, suitable for candidates early in their career or with experience from internships, co-ops, or temporary student employment in relevant technical disciplines.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with MS Office tools and CAD software, particularly Pro-E.
Hands-on experience with design tools and a strong understanding of Cummins' engineering processes and systems (e.g., IMS, Windchill, GIEA).
Familiarity with working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including suppliers, supply chain management (SCM), and plant teams.
Skills and Knowledge:
Pro-E & CAD Design Tools: Hands-on experience using design and engineering tools to create, validate, and improve engine systems.
Cummins Engineering Process Knowledge: Familiarity with Cummins' internal engineering systems like IMS, Windchill, GIEA, and Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications.
Cross-functional Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with various teams, such as technical, manufacturing, and supplier groups, to ensure the success of product development and resolution of issues.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2412540
Relocation Package No