Manufacturing Engineer

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Lakewood, NY, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive
The Role
Entry-level manufacturing engineer supporting planning, design, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and processes. Works on project assignments to improve safety, quality, ergonomics, and efficiency using continuous improvement, process documentation, simulation tools, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
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Job Summary:

Contributes to the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while contributing to teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists with the work for specific projects to create and implement all aspects of a manufacturing processes to ensure safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications are met. Contributes by applying the knowledge or use of manufacturing principles and practices to improve manufacturing equipment and processes. Assists with the development of manufacturing standards and working methods by using continuous improvement tools. Works with internal and external resources on specific project assignments. Learns the knowledge of manufacturing principles and practices as they are applied to Cummins. Responsibilities

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: 
Basic level of relevant work experience required.

U.S. Early Careers Eligibility Requirements:

Exempt Entry Level: Designed for external candidates within 2 years of completing their highest level of degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD, MBA, or JD) from an accredited U.S. college/university, and currently reside within the continental U.S.

International Student Eligibility (U.S. based roles): F-1 visa students must have approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Occupational Practical Training (OPT) before their Early Career assignment begin. CPT/OPT must relate to their degree and be authorized by their university. Students are responsible for securing this approval through their school’s international office.


Qualifications
  1. College Job type: Full Time
  2. Subfunction: required for engineering only
  3. Degree level: BS
  4. Educational Program: ME, IE, EE, MET, EET
  5. Start date: May 2027
  6. Job Skill Requirements:

    Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
    Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
    Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
    Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.
    Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing equipment which meets the Cummins manufacturing specifications and meets the project or program needs. 
    Manufacturing Analysis Led Design - Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment and performance to make data driven decisions before changes are made and to drive continuous improvements.
    Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.
    Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.
    Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.
    Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
    Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.
    Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design - Designs, creates or adapts processes and workstations by implementing ergonomic controls through the application of the Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risk and deliver ergonomically designed work.
    Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.
    Workstation Design - Designs operator work stations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic while accounting for cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment. 


About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Skills Required

  • BS in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering Technology (ME, IE, EE, MET, EET) or equivalent experience
  • College, university, or degree in STEM or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Basic level of relevant work experience (early career)
  • U.S. Early Careers eligibility: within 2 years of completing highest degree and reside within the continental U.S.
  • International students (F-1) must have approved CPT or OPT before assignment
  • May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
  • Collaborates (ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively)
  • Communicates effectively across audiences and modes
  • Health and Safety Fundamentals (champion proactive safety behaviors)
  • Drawing interpretation (integrate product and equipment drawings)
  • Equipment/Capital procurement (select manufacturing equipment per specs)
  • Manufacturing analysis-led design (use digital tools to model and simulate processes)
  • Manufacturing knowledge (implement process and equipment changes correctly)
  • Process documentation (produce written manufacturing procedures)
  • Tool and fixture design (select appropriate work-piece-holding devices)
  • Continuous process improvement (identify improvements and reduce waste)
  • Ergonomics process and workplace design (apply ergonomic design guidelines)
  • Problem solving (systematic analysis, root cause identification, implement corrective actions)
  • Workstation design (design safe, ergonomic operator workstations balancing cost, quality, delivery)
  • Values differences (recognize value of different perspectives and cultures)

Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.

  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.

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35,251 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

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