VPI Manufacturing Engineer

Cummins Inc., Engine Business Location Charleston, SC Job Category Engineering Contact Information Reference Code: cumm-00003212 Job Description VPI Manufacturing Engineer At Cummins, regardless of your degree or area of expertise, you have the capacity and the opportunity to immediately impact our organization and our future. As a $13 billion international leader, our diverse business segments range from innovative filtration systems, advanced turbochargers, and power generation to the world's leading diesel engines and components. Our business diversity demands the talents and creativity of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. We unleash the power of Cummins by giving you the freedom to take charge, the opportunities to grow and the benefits to build your future. Our commitment to a solid work/life balance is just one example.At Cummins, you'll help make people's lives better by creating the products that provide jobs and help world economies. You'll help create innovative, environmentally responsible power solutions. You will unleash the potential of your talents as never before.Benefits/Company information:Explore superior growth opportunities and enjoy progressive advantages like our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, stock options, Domestic Partners coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. Please visit www.cummins.com to explore opportunities in our organization. At Cummins, diversity drives our business worldwide, and inspires our work and our lives. We are an equal opportunity employer. At Cummins, regardless of your degree or area of expertise, you have the capacity and the opportunity to immediately impact our organization and our future. As a $13 billion international leader, our diverse business segments range from innovative filtration systems, advanced turbochargers, and power generation to the world's leading diesel engines and components. Our business diversity demands the talents and creativity of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. We unleash the power of Cummins by giving you the freedom to take charge, the opportunities to grow and the benefits to build your future. Our commitment to a solid work/life balance is just one example.At Cummins, you'll help make people's lives better by creating the products that provide jobs and help world economies. You'll help create innovative, environmentally responsible power solutions. You will unleash the potential of your talents as never before.Key Responsibilitie: Evaluate current facilities for opportunities for improvement as well as benchmark world class facilities for best in practice ideas/solutions/alternatives in order to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Improve quality & throughput of the assembly line by designing assembly line flow and station layout. Evaluate and assist with capacity and staffing planning activities. Lead RFA and RFQ creation and administration for capital equipment purchases. Lead FMEA process for product /process changes. Act as a team member in defining and utilizing the Kaizen improvement team. Participate on VPI teams to improve product designs for the customer. Analyze impact of VPI/VPCR changes on the Manufacturing process. Participate in regular management reviews of projects to Lead manufacturing cross- functional meetings to efficiently implement product/process changes. Be the manufacturing expert on each product and how it is assembled. Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technicians. Travel Required: 10-15% SKILLS:B.S.M.E./I.E. M.S.M.E/I.E, or related discipline with 2-5 years experience working with diesel engines. (Masters preferred) Be computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, MS Project). Two to five years manufacturing experience. Project management, Plant Layout and materials flow, Workplace Design, Workflow Analysis, Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Failsafe Techniques, Job Safety analysis, Simulation Engineering, Simultaneous Engineering, and Six Sigma tools Knowledge of assembly line automation processes, desire plc programming experience. Knowledge of warehouse/kitting and packaging engineering a plus. Ability to work with engine calibrations and support software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Develop and conduct training in support of role. Analytical and problem solving skills (CACI, 7 Step, Kaizen, 6 Sigma) Participate as an active member of the manufacturing team. Able to work independently and cross functionally in a team environment. Six Sigma green belt certified preferred, minimum experience/training in six sigma required. Background knowledge in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. RFA/RFQ experience required.Benefits/Company information:Explore superior growth opportunities and enjoy progressive advantages like our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, stock options, Domestic Partners coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. Please visit www.cummins.com to explore opportunities in our organization. At Cummins, diversity drives our business worldwide, and inspires our work and our lives. We are an equal opportunity employer.Compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience plus bonus. Interested candidates please submit your resume for prompt consideration. Cummins Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Cummins is an Equal Opportunity Employer