Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

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You strengthen cross-functional relationships and work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals. •

You tailor messages to different audiences and deliver information in a way that drives understanding and alignment. •

You model proactive safety behaviors and contribute to an injury-free, interdependent workplace culture. •

You interpret product and equipment drawings to design manufacturing processes that meet all technical specifications. •

You choose manufacturing equipment that aligns with Cummins standards and supports project needs. •

You use digital modeling and simulation tools to make informed decisions and continuously improve processes. •

You create clear, standardized manufacturing procedures that ensure continuity and quality across stakeholders. •

You apply structured problem-solving methods to identify root causes, implement durable solutions, and prevent recurrence.

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You need strong knowledge of global, national, and local machine-safety regulations to interpret requirements and guide plants, projects, and leadership effectively. •

Success requires hands-on understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation control systems, plus the ability to read or reverse-engineer detailed control schematics when documentation is missing. •

You need the capability to create and maintain internal guidelines, specifications, maintenance programs, testing protocols, and documentation related to machine safeguarding and functional safety. •

You must be able to train employees, communicate new requirements, and translate complex safety concepts into clear guidance for diverse audiences. •

You need the ability to act as SME on capital projects, manage external consultants, support remediation work, and ensure all safety solutions meet Cummins and industry standards.

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.

A bachelor's degree in engineering and a practical understanding of machinery operation to ground all safety decisions in sound engineering principles. •

At least 3+ years of hands-on experience leading machine safeguarding programs, including risk assessments, safety-system evaluation, and implementation of Safety Functions (SRP-CS) per ISO 13849-1 using tools like SISTEMA. •

Certification as a Functional Safety Engineer (CSME or TÜV) to validate expertise in machinery functional safety requirements. •

Deep technical understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation control systems, including the ability to read and interpret complex schematics. •

Working knowledge of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and detailed application of key standards such as ISO 13849-1/2, IEC 62061, ISO 12100, and relevant ANSI/ISO regulations. •

Familiarity with a wide range of safeguarding technologies - interlocks, presence-sensing devices, safety relays, safety PLCs, safety-rated drives/servos, and pneumatic/hydraulic safety valves. •

Experience leading multidisciplinary risk assessments, guiding teams with limited safety knowledge, managing consultants, and driving company-wide machine-safety improvement plans.

Manufacturing

Cummins Inc.

On-site with Flexibility

Exempt - Experienced

2429932

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