Cummins

Manufacturing Engineering - Manager

Cummins$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of plant manufacturing experience with leadership in complex production environments.
  • Site Manufacturing Engineering leadership experience in refurb, delining, drivetrain, automation, and capacity expansion operations.
  • Proven ability to drive end-to-end capital projects from scope to execution.
  • Strong support capability for automation deployment, line reconfigurations, and new processes.
  • Expertise in HSE-focused engineering including safety and emission controls.
  • Technical leadership in automation and advanced manufacturing, focusing on OEE improvements.
  • Experience in building and nurturing high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Leverage manufacturing expertise to guide engineering strategy and support complex operations.
  • Drive capital projects, ensuring safe, timely, and budget-compliant execution.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to lead major initiatives and manage stakeholder needs.
  • Apply process optimization to enhance capacity and productivity while ensuring safety compliance.
  • Champion health and safety by modeling behaviors and mitigating risks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence in a high-impact role.
  • Access to a diverse and collaborative work environment.
  • Support for professional growth and development through coaching.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge manufacturing technology and processes.
  • Commitment to safety and well-being in the workplace.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineering - Manager to join our Manufacturing team in Plainfield, IN.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
  • Build Effective Teams: Create a strong team identity by leveraging diverse skills and perspectives, ensuring everyone is aligned around shared goals and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
  • Collaborate Across Functions: Develop productive partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders, working collaboratively to remove barriers, streamline processes, and achieve shared business outcomes.
  • Communicate with Clarity: Deliver clear, audience-specific communication across multiple channels, ensuring alignment, transparency, and understanding at every level of the organization.
  • Cultivate Innovation: Introduce new ideas, tools, and process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen operational performance, and support long-term organizational success.
  • Develop Talent: Coach and mentor team members to help them grow their capabilities, advance their career goals, and contribute more effectively to the organization's objectives.
  • Drive Results: Maintain a strong focus on execution, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes even in challenging or fast-changing environments.
  • Champion Health & Safety: Model proactive safety behaviors, identify risks, and support actions that build an interdependent, injury-free workplace culture.
  • Manage Complexity & Align Work: Navigate complex information, balance stakeholder needs, and prioritize work effectively to ensure plans, resources, and actions align with organizational goals.


Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:
  • Deep Manufacturing Expertise: Leverage 7-10 years of plant manufacturing experience to lead engineering strategy, guide technical decisions, and support complex operations across refurb, delining, drivetrain, automation, and capacity expansion workstreams.
  • Strong Capital Project Leadership: Drive end-to-end ownership of capital projects-defining scope, building business cases, engaging vendors, and ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget execution with reliable startup and performance outcomes.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence: Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, HSE, and Planning to lead major site transitions, deploy automation, reconfigure lines, relocate equipment, and introduce new processes while balancing stakeholder needs.
  • Technical & Safety-Driven Continuous Improvement: Apply advanced manufacturing, automation, and process-optimization skills to improve capacity, throughput, and productivity while ensuring engineering ownership of HSE risk reduction, machine safety, ergonomics, emissions control, and OEE stabilization.


Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Significant level of relevant work experience, including supervisory and leadership experience, required.

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of plant manufacturing experience, with demonstrated leadership in a high-volume or complex production environment.
  • Site Manufacturing Engineering leadership experience, providing daily technical direction across refurb, delining, drivetrain, automation, and capacity-expansion operations.
  • Proven ability to lead end-to-end capital projects, including scope development, business case creation, vendor management, execution oversight, and safe, on-time startup.
  • Strong cross-functional engineering support capability for major initiatives such as automation deployment, line reconfiguration, equipment moves, and new process introductions.
  • Demonstrated success driving capacity, throughput, and productivity improvements through process optimization, equipment upgrades, and standard work implementation.
  • Expertise in HSE-focused engineering, including machine safety, ergonomics, dust/emission controls, PIV engineering controls, and closure of risk assessments with engineered solutions.
  • Technical leadership in automation and advanced manufacturing, including technology evaluation, OEE improvement, and stabilization of automated systems post-launch.
  • Effective cross-functional interface skills, ensuring alignment with enterprise stakeholders on priorities, timelines, risks, and execution plans.
  • Experience building and developing high-performing engineering teams, including workload prioritization, coaching, capability development, and succession planning.
  • Strong execution discipline, maintaining cadence, visibility, and accountability through structured project reviews, risk escalation, and performance reporting.

About Cummins

Cummins Power Generation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of power generation equipment, including PowerCommand standby and prime power systems. They also provide single-source warranty, planned maintenance, and round-the-clock emergency service 24 hours a day, seven days a week including back-up power rental through their network of distributors. Part of the world-wide power systems business which has annual sales of more than $1.2 billion, Cummins Power Generation's strength comes from being a division of Cummins Inc. Cummins Power Generation has unique expertise in that all aspects of generator set design, manufacture and service have been brought together in one company. All the major components - the engine, alternator and control systems - are manufactured by divisions of Cummins. This integral approach means each element of a generating set is matched to work in harmony from the start. Providing what the customer wants is at the core of Cummins' manufacturing philosophy. For generating set customers this means a choice of mobile, stationary, open or sound attenuated versions is available for all models.

Cummins Careers

Join the dynamic world of Cummins, a global leader in power solutions, where innovation and leadership drive our mission to power a more prosperous world. At Cummins, we offer unparalleled job opportunities in engineering, technology, and business management, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and impactful careers. Work You’ll Do At Cummins, you’ll be part of a team that values diversity and is committed to creating inclusive growth opportunities for all employees. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. We believe in your potential and encourage every team member to reach their personal and professional goals. Join our industry-leading team to help develop groundbreaking solutions and technologies that impact markets and communities across the globe. Your work at Cummins will not only contribute to global innovation but also ensure sustainable practices that benefit future generations. Professional Growth and Development Cummins is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees. We offer a variety of leadership and diversity training programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career. From hands-on internships for emerging talents to leadership programs for seasoned professionals, Cummins provides resources and global opportunities to learn, thrive, and lead in your respective field. Innovative Work Environment Our commitment to innovation is at the core of what we do. At Cummins, you will collaborate with skilled colleagues who are eager to share knowledge and ideas. We foster an environment where creative thinking and proactive leadership are encouraged, driving us forward in the areas of clean energy and environmental sustainability. Benefits and Culture Cummins employees enjoy a range of benefits designed to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Among these are comprehensive health care options, competitive retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements. Our supportive culture champions community involvement and a work-life balance that accommodates the diverse needs of our team members. Join Our Team Explore the numerous job opportunities at Cummins where your skills and interests can be matched with the right position, helping you to excel. We are continuously hiring and looking for ambitious, curious, and innovative individuals ready to make a significant impact. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest at Cummins by following our careers blog. Gain insights from insiders, learn about our employment practices, and discover how our team is leading the charge in global power solutions. Job Alert Emails Customize your experience by subscribing to Cummins job alerts. Receive updates on new postings, company news, and insider tips directly tailored to your career interests. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Cummins. At Cummins, your career is just beginning. Join us, and power your potential on a global stage.
Learn more about Cummins
Size
59,900 employees
Market Cap
$34.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$19.8 billion
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