Senior Manufacturing Optimization Engineer

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You energize projects by stepping into new challenges quickly, driving momentum, and ensuring critical work moves forward without hesitation. •

You strengthen cross functional partnerships, creating alignment and shared ownership that accelerates results. •

You elevate the customer experience by understanding needs deeply and shaping solutions that build trust and long-term loyalty. •

You cultivate an environment where people feel motivated, supported, and inspired to contribute their best work. •

You bring clarity to uncertain situations, making steady progress even when direction is evolving or incomplete. •

You distill large volumes of information into clear insights, enabling smarter decisions and more effective problem solving. •

You address tensions constructively and calmly, preserving relationships while keeping teams focused on shared goals. •

You streamline workflows, reduce waste, and champion continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

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A strong ability to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness by reducing scrap, optimizing cycle times, and applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to elevate manufacturing performance. •

The capability to assess, select, and integrate Industry 4.0 technologies-automation, robotics, and advanced analytics-to modernize production systems and drive long-term competitiveness. •

Deep experience leading Kaizen events and applying 5S, MIFC, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis to eliminate waste and strengthen process discipline. •

A commitment to identifying inefficiencies, implementing structured improvement methodologies, and sustaining gains across manufacturing operations. •

Strong command of CAD tools, Oracle, SolidWorks, and ERP/MES platforms to support design, planning, and real-time production management. •

A background in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, with an MBA or MS preferred to support strategic decision making and leadership responsibilities. •

A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred) to lead data driven problem solving and guide teams through structured improvement projects. •

The ability to interpret complex operational data, diagnose performance gaps, and translate insights into actionable, measurable improvements.

College, university or equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Manufacturing

Cummins Inc.

On-site with Flexibility

Exempt - Experienced

2428915

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