Quality Technician III - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

Supports Engineers in carrying out production-related and inspection jobs; assists in monitor materials quality in processing plants and making the required adjustments; ensures maintenance of documentation and records.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve quality issues early by comparing physical characteristics of components and products against technical specifications to detect defects and prevent downstream failures.
• Execute reliable product validation by conducting functional, reliability, and packaging tests—ensuring products meet performance and durability standards before release.
• Deliver accurate and traceable documentation by recording test results and producing clear, concise technical reports that support decision-making and compliance.
• Ensure precision in measurement and testing by operating a wide range of metrology and test equipment to generate consistent, high-quality data.
• Elevate team capability through advanced programming, setup, and training on measurement systems—improving efficiency, repeatability, and technical expertise across the organization.
• Strengthen customer confidence by translating complex specifications and measurement data into clear insights that support application and product usage decisions.
• Improve data integrity and confidence by participating in measurement uncertainty studies, ensuring results are statistically sound and aligned with calibration standards.
• Maintain equipment readiness and compliance by ensuring proper calibration, upkeep, and performance of all measurement and test systems to minimize downtime and ensure audit readiness.

Requirements

• Act with urgency and ownership by taking on testing, defect identification, and equipment challenges with high energy—quickly driving resolution and maintaining workflow momentum (Action Oriented)
• Partner effectively across teams and labs to ensure alignment on testing standards, data interpretation, and quality outcomes—strengthening overall execution (Collaborates)
• Deliver clear, audience-specific communication by translating technical test results, specifications, and measurement data into actionable insights for engineers, customers, and leadership (Communicates Effectively)
• Enhance customer trust and satisfaction by providing accurate interpretations of product specifications and measurement results that enable confident application and decision-making (Customer Focus)
• Make sound, timely technical decisions on product acceptance, calibration actions, and testing approaches using data, standards, and risk-based thinking (Decision Quality)
• Navigate and resolve disagreements constructively when addressing defects, test results, or quality concerns—keeping focus on facts, data integrity, and shared outcomes (Manages Conflict)
• Optimize tools, equipment, and lab resources by efficiently allocating measurement systems, maintaining calibration schedules, and maximizing uptime and capability (Resourcefulness & Laboratory Management)
• Demonstrate technical excellence in metrology and quality systems by applying measurement science, uncertainty analysis, and quality tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC) to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality results (Measurement Science & Quality Process Management)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Technical/ Professional Knowledge, Training And Skills

• Functional experience with mechanical gauges.
• Awareness of statistical techniques and Statistical Process Control techniques.
• Proven organizational, communication, training and record keeping skills.
• Effective and experienced team player.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Job Quality Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

ReqID

2430677

Relocation Package

No

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Cummins and E-Verify

Cummins is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.