Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

Cummins, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in De Pere, WI.

About the role

In this role, you will make an impact by:

• Leading end-to-end manufacturing process development and implementation for assigned projects.
• Ensuring all processes meet safety standards, product specifications, and business goals.
• Applying manufacturing engineering principles to optimize equipment performance and production efficiency.
• Driving continuous improvement using tools and methodologies aligned with Cummins standards.
• Developing and standardizing manufacturing processes, procedures, and work methods.
• Collaborating with and influencing internal teams, external stakeholders, and business leaders.
• Managing project execution by coordinating internal and external resources.
• Building strong relationships and coaching key stakeholders while sharing advanced manufacturing expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering System Development:
  • Plans, designs, and implements improvements to manufacturing processes, equipment, and material flow systems to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
  • Applies industrial engineering principles (process design, labor analysis, ergonomics, capacity planning, and workflow optimization) to improve manufacturing performance and efficiency.
  • Integrates product requirements into effective, standardized, and repeatable manufacturing processes that support high-mix, low-volume operations.
• Continuous Improvement, Safety, and Quality Performance:
  • Leads and supports continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools and structured problem-solving methods to improve flow, productivity, and cost.
  • Identifies and implements process changes to reduce safety risks, improve ergonomics, and eliminate waste in manufacturing and material handling environments.
  • Improves process capability and product quality by addressing root causes of defects and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Standard Work, Implementation & Operational Support:
  • Develops and maintains standard work, process documentation, and manufacturing instructions to ensure consistent execution.
  • Supports manufacturing operations by implementing process improvements, equipment changes, and facility-related updates aligned to business needs.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides day-to-day engineering support to sustain and improve manufacturing performance.

Requirements

• 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.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Understands how each piece of equipment works and how it contributes to the overall production flow. Keeps up with new technologies, lean manufacturing principles, and process optimization techniques. Works with engineering, quality, and operations to implement changes that improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Process Documentation: Writes procedures that are easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and visual aids if possible. Gains stakeholder buy-in by involving operators, supervisors, and quality teams in reviewing and validating procedures.
• Problem Solving: Applies tools to analyze and resolve issues. Collects and analyzes relevant data before jumping to conclusions. Shares your approach with others and encourages team-based problem solving.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Relocation package available. Role is on-site with flexibility.