Manufacturing Engineer IV

Manufacturing Engineer IV|
Contract
Columbus, IN, Onsite
Must have Engineering, Manufacturing

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

 

Required Skills

• Fanuc HandlingTool or Fanuc Arc Tool experience (mandatory).

• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

• Knowledge of manufacturing process development and optimization.

• Experience with equipment selection, tooling solutions, and workstation design (including health, safety, and ergonomics).

• Proficiency in structured problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to apply manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality.

• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies 

• Ability to work fully onsite and commit to a split shift schedule (6 months days, 6 months nights).

 

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and business objectives.

• Apply advanced manufacturing principles to optimize equipment performance and drive efficient, scalable production processes.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Cummins standards and tools to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality.

• Establish and standardize manufacturing methods and best practices to ensure consistency and operational excellence.

• Influence and collaborate with key stakeholders, including business leaders and external partners, to drive alignment and successful project outcomes.

• Coordinate cross-functional and external resources to execute project deliverables on time and within scope.

• Serve as a technical leader by sharing expertise, coaching stakeholders, and strengthening overall team capability.

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to support collaboration, knowledge sharing, and sustained process improvements.

• Support VPI (Value Package Introduction) Launch Activity.