Project Managers – Engineering #IN1314

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Columbus, IN, USA
In-Office
114K-146K Annually
Mid level
Automotive
The Role
Manage mechanical engineering and power generation projects from planning through commissioning. Develop scopes, schedules, resource plans, and milestones; coordinate cross-functional engineering reviews; verify equipment compatibility with customer requirements; resolve technical issues; direct service technicians; and oversee testing, safety certifications, seismic calculations, and emissions certification activities.
Summary Generated by Built In

Manage, develop, and implement projects of varying complexity and size in the Mechanical Engineering and power generation functional area. Utilize mechanical, electrical and engineering principles, and engineering skillsets to interpret technical specifications and ensure product suitability for power generation applications. Facilitate project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine the scope and objectives of each engineering project, and work with business stakeholders and other engineers to establish project performance goals and to design project plan, develop timeline, identify project milestones, and track performance against performance goals and timeline. Develop a cross-functional schedule utilizing schedule management tools in order to drive completion within the agreed timeline. Create detailed resource plans that account for both expenses and headcount, ensuring the right resources at the right time and allocate resources efficiently, avoiding overallocation or underutilization applying experience with Project Resource Management. Evaluate customer single line/electrical drawings and schematics to verify compatibility with customer site conditions and generator requirements using knowledge with CREO/Auto-Cad. Confirm the equipment to be ordered meets the customer site requirements by leading the technical review process with collaborative engineering teams.  Coordinate equipment specification adjustments. Act as the technical liaison between customers, contractors, and internal engineering teams to clarify requirements and resolve project issues applying knowledge of Salesforce. Use cross functional knowledge in the design and development of project plans to improve the overall effectiveness of Manufacturing Operations Excellence. Utilize engineering diagnosis tools including 7 step resolution process, FMEA (Failure modes and effects analysis) to identify equipment issues, minimize operational downtime and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events. Coordinate PowerGen package commissioning plan, for installation, functional testing, and safety/government compliance certifications including NFPA 110 and Tier 4 Source Testing. Research, evaluate, and direct service technicians through startup and equipment failure resolutions. Coordinate seismic calculations and emissions certification applications with third party organizations.

Responsibilities

Positions require a Master’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Mechanical, Project or Thermal and Systems Engineer, or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Mechanical, Project or Thermal and Systems Engineer, or related position. Experience to include:  Scope Management; Schedule management tools; Project Resource Management; CREO/Auto-Cad; Coordinate equipment specification adjustments and lead the technical review process to confirm the equipment being ordered meets the customer site requirements; Salesforce; Cross functional knowledge in the design and development of project plans; Engineering diagnosis tools including 7 step resolution process, FMEA (Failure modes and effects analysis); PowerGen package commissioning plan, for installation, functional testing, and safety/government compliance certifications including NFPA 110 and Tier 4 Source Testing.

Qualifications

Start Date of Posting: 10/8/26
End Date of Posting:  10/23/26

Location: Columbus, IN 47201 & various unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S.

Position:  REMOTE


*Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum 

$113,859 - $146,000


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

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
  • Three years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer, Project Engineer, Thermal and Systems Engineer, or related position
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field with five years of relevant engineering experience as an alternative to the master's requirement
  • Scope management experience
  • Experience with schedule management tools
  • Project resource management experience
  • Experience with CREO or AutoCAD
  • Experience coordinating equipment specification adjustments and leading technical reviews
  • Experience with Salesforce
  • Cross-functional project planning experience
  • Experience with engineering diagnosis tools, including the 7 Step Resolution Process and FMEA
  • Experience coordinating PowerGen package commissioning, installation, functional testing, and safety or government compliance certifications
  • Knowledge of NFPA 110 and Tier 4 Source Testing

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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The Company
HQ: Columbus, IN
35,251 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.

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