Quality Engineer

• Build strong cross-functional and supplier relationships to drive improved quality performance and align outcomes with business objectives. • Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins quality methodologies to enhance supplier manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency. • Support supplier audits and progressively lead low-risk audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement. • Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action development to resolve supplier-related quality issues effectively. • Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution of quality challenges. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to strengthen supplier capabilities. • Support quality performance planning for specific products or supplier segments to improve overall supply chain quality outcomes. • Progress toward independently leading low-complexity quality initiatives, audits, and improvement projects, increasing impact and ownership over time.

• Communicate effectively across suppliers, customers, and internal teams by tailoring messaging to diverse audiences and ensuring clear alignment on quality expectations. • Build strong customer-focused relationships that drive trust, collaboration, and delivery of high-quality, customer-centric solutions. • Apply auditing expertise and Quality Management Systems knowledge (ISO9001, IATF16949) to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve supplier processes. • Interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements (GD&T) to enhance manufacturability, measurability, and overall product quality. • Leverage core quality and manufacturing tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, PPAP) to design, validate, and sustain zero-defect manufacturing and measurement systems. • Utilize structured problem-solving, statistical analysis, and quality influence skills to drive root cause resolution, improve supplier performance, and lead data-driven quality decisions.

College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Quality

Cummins Inc.

On-site with Flexibility

Exempt - Experienced

$79200

$118800

2429480

Yes

No

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