**DESCRIPTION** Leads the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while leading and co-leading teams. This role is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, improving current systems, and ensuring alignment with Cummins standards and business objectives. Key Responsibilities: + Lead projects to create and implement all aspects of manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications. + Develop manufacturing processes for Connecting ROD manufacturing lines, including tooling and cycle time improvements. + Participate in equipment selection, Design Approval Process (DAP), specification finalization, trials, and final commissioning at the plant. + Manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for equipment/line commissioning. + Enhance layout and material flow efficiency. + Ensure timely CAPEx and cash flow management. + Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. + Analyze and improve current line OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), providing on-site solutions and improvements. + Conduct meetings and facilitate communication with site operations, ME (Manufacturing Engineering), Quality, and supplier teams. + Track and document project progress to ensure completion of all NBS (New Business Startup) project steps. + Perform supplier capacity mapping and create end-to-end Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for new lines. + Support new manufacturing lines with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industry 4.0 requirements. + Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies to manufacturing processes and equipment. + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and deliverables. + Coach and mentor team members, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Required Experience:** + Intermediate level of relevant work experience. **Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:** + **Collaborates** : Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives. + **Communicates effectively** : Develops and delivers tailored communications for diverse audiences. + **Health and Safety Fundamentals** : Champions health and safety behaviors to promote an injury-free workplace. + **Drawing Interpretation** : Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings for optimal manufacturing processes. + **Equipment/Capital Procurement** : Selects manufacturing equipment that meets Cummins’ specifications and project requirements. + **Manufacturing Analysis Led Design** : Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes and drive improvements. + **Manufacturing Knowledge** : Implements process, equipment, and application changes to meet functional needs.+ **Process Documentation** : Produces detailed manufacturing procedures to standardize processes. + **Tool and Fixture Design** : Selects and designs workpiece-holding devices for effective manufacturing operations. + **Values Differences** : Appreciates and leverages diverse perspectivesand cultures. + **Continuous Process Improvement** : Identifies and implements improvements to reduce waste and enhance quality. + **Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design** : Designs ergonomic processes and workstations in alignment with Cummins’ guidelines. + **Problem Solving** : Uses systematic analysis to address and resolve issues effectively, mentoring others when required. + **Workstation Design** : Designs operator workstations for safety, health, and efficiency while considering cost, quality, and delivery. **Additional Responsibilities:** + Ensure all project tracking and documentation is maintained accurately for audits and reviews. + Support innovation in manufacturing processes by integrating Cummins Manufacturing System and advanced Industry 4.0 technologies. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:**+ College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a related field, or equivalent experience required. + This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **Job** Manufacturing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2409592 **Relocation Package** No