Manufacturing Engineering

DESCRIPTION

The Manufacturing Engineering – Technical Advisor Technology plays a key role in shaping the future of manufacturing at Cummins. This role is responsible for identifying, developing, and deploying advanced manufacturing technologies and processes, with a focus on scalability and cost-effectiveness across the India Region and alignment with global best practices. The position provides technical leadership, mentors teams, drives high-impact initiatives, and ensures safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.

The work requires semi-regular on-site presence at assigned manufacturing locations to deliver on operational objectives, though not sustained daily attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Roadmap & Deployment: Assess, define, and deploy advanced manufacturing technologies across the India region for scalable and cost-effective adoption across Business Units (BUs).
• Project Leadership: Lead high-impact projects using data-driven decision-making to achieve measurable cost savings and operational improvements in collaboration with plants and BUs.
• Safety Initiatives: Partner with HSE teams to drive technical projects related to SAFETY 6, machine safety, and below-the-hook devices.
• Technical Consultation: Provide expert-level consultation, guidance, and solutions on complex manufacturing challenges across Cummins sites.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage projects in a cross-functional environment, leading matrixed and dotted-line teams to deliver results.
• Operations Excellence: Champion ME/IE processes within Operations Excellence; identify performance gaps with plant ME leaders and implement corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive functional excellence by standardizing processes, institutionalizing continuous improvement, and collaborating with the Global Manufacturing team.
• Supplier Collaboration: Partner with suppliers to evaluate and implement new technologies that improve KPIs in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Capability Development: Lead the development of regional Manufacturing Engineering capabilities through structured programs, coaching, and mentoring.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Influence and align with internal and external stakeholders and business leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
• Applications Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise in MES, 3DX, Industrial Engineering, Line Designing, Assembly & Engine Testing & Calibration, and PUMA applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Technical Skills

• Strategic assessment and deployment of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.
• Standardization, deployment, and continuous improvement of manufacturing/testing applications (PUMA, MES, Ignition).
• Manufacturing Capex and Opex planning and optimization.
• Industrial Engineering, Line Designing, Assembly systems, and Engine calibration/testing.
• Strong understanding of safety systems, machine safety, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works effectively across teams.
• Communicates Effectively – Adapts communication style to audience needs.
• Cultivates Innovation – Champions new technologies and continuous improvement.
• Builds Effective Teams – Leverages diverse skills and perspectives to achieve shared goals.
• Develops Talent – Coaches, mentors, and inspires technical personnel.
• Financial Acumen – Balances ROI, cost efficiency, and strategic investments.
• Manages Complexity – Solves multi-faceted challenges with structured approaches.
• Business Insight – Aligns manufacturing improvements with broader business goals.
• Health & Safety Fundamentals – Models and enforces proactive safety practices.
• Tech Savvy – Adopts and integrates digital tools and technologies.

Measures of Success

• Operational Excellence: OEE improvement, productivity gains, and process reliability.
• Financial Stewardship: Achievement of cost savings through VST projects and high-impact initiatives.
• Safety & Compliance: Robust safety performance and adherence to machine safety standards.
• Standardization & Collaboration: Effective deployment of global standards and cross-BU collaboration.
• Leadership & Capability Building: Strengthening ME capabilities, stakeholder influence, and sustained team development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Professional licensing may be required to comply with export control or sanction regulations.

Experience

• Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering with proven success in leading large-scale projects or multiple projects.
• Strong background in advanced manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional, matrixed environments.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing technical teams.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

Relocation Package No