DESCRIPTION
This entry-level / early career professional, product-focused position performs established technical tasks at the sub-system and / or component level for current and future products within a given business unit or corporate area. This involves work across many steps in the product life cycle. Because of the product-centered nature of this position, they are often a central point of coordination and decision-making between product line engineers, customer teams, systems engineers, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities :
- Ensures repower hardware is applied and installed correctly as per design & system requirements.
- Assures installation quality by validating prototype machine performance and ensuring installations meet design requirements.
- Owns problem resolution for moderately complex components, products, systems, subsystems, or services with a greater degree of technical complexity and ambiguity.
- Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems while developing technology or product knowledge.
- Coordinates and directs work amongst technicians and CWK's.
- Contributes effectively toward team goals, exhibits influence within a work group, and continues to develop proficiency in critical competency areas.
- Investigates product problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, and documents results.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as MVIC, validation team, engine team, design team, NVH team, and controls team.
- Conducts benchmarking for internal and external competitor vehicles for engine and components, including the fuel system, exhaust system, and other aggregates.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Skills and Experience :
Technical Skills :
Experience with repowering activities including engine mounting, cooling system, air handling, air compressor, exhaust system, fuel system, electrical engine & ATI harness, sensors connections, and transmission.Prepare essential project documents such as :Build plansProcess flow chartsControl PlansBill of Materials (BOM) and handling large assembliesPFMEA, SOPs, and PDI ChecklistsSkill matrixStrong user-level knowledge in :Prototype build of vehiclesGD&T, part modeling, and manufacturing processes of engine componentsInterpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&TDesigning and modifying parts using Creo 5.0, SolidWorks, CATIA V5, UG, and AutoCAD3D modeling of parts per casting, forging & sheet metal design standardsPart validation requirement analysis and Design Validation Plan (DVP) preparationFailure analysis with suppliers and CFTLayout finalization across packaging & analysis and material selection based on CAE criteriaVehicle planning, front loading, execution of repowered engine & ATS, quality, and deliveryReport preparation :Vehicle strip down, inspection (measurement, visual, dye penetrant) & rebuild reports on prototypes post vehicle testingDepartment functional review, weekly & monthly meeting updatesCore Competencies :
Machine Integration and Optimization : Combines various sub-systems into a whole to achieve desired project outcomes.Machine Operation and Support : Evaluates and monitors system performance, addressing failures and evolving user needs.Product Installation Quality : Identifies and applies best practices to improve machine integration and minimize rework.Collaborates : Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Communicates Effectively : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.Product Problem Solving : Uses structured methodologies like 7-step problem solving and design review checklists to resolve product issues.Product Development Execution : Plans, schedules, and coordinates product development activities ensuring quality and meeting technical requirements.Product Verification and Validation : Develops validation plans, assesses legacy versus proposed solutions, and documents technical recommendations.System Requirements Engineering : Translates stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and tracks system lifecycle changes.Technical Documentation : Documents technical findings and communicates them effectively to enable knowledge transfer and improved productivity.QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications :
Education : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.Experience : 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in product engineering, preferably in automotive or engine-related applications.Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2411826
Relocation Package No
Skills Required
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