**DESCRIPTION** **Key Responsibilities:** + Investigates Value Package Introduction (VPI) program team or field-based issues, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, and owns problem resolution from a design perspective. + Applies and supports the execution of processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation Consideration Checklist, Design Review, and tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, and ANSYS Workbench. + Obtains input and negotiates with cross-functional and cross-discipline technical experts to communicate design intent through comprehensive Design Review packages. + Supports decision-making in concept selection, optimization, and design specifications for Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), or Value Package Change Request (VPCR) initiatives. + Resolves moderately complex component, product, system, and subsystem issues, increasing in complexity with experience. + Provides independent execution of established work processes and systems while developing product knowledge and engaging in process improvements. + May coordinate and direct work among technicians and temporary student employees. + Contributes effectively toward team goals and develops proficiency in critical competency areas. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in an appropriate STEM field or equivalent experience is required. + This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. **Key Competencies:** + **Cross-Functional Design Integration:** Translates value package requirements into virtual designs and communicates capability through design reviews. + **Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis:** Creates CAD models in accordance with Cummins' standards to support system-level analyses. + **Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems:** Applies deep mechanical knowledge to create innovative and sound design concepts. + **Mechanical Design Specification:** Develops complete design specifications to ensure high-quality manufacturing and inspection. + **Product Function Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis:** Utilizes computational tools to predict and validate product functionality. + **Product Platform Planning and Architecting:** Develops holistic product platforms aligning with market requirements. + **Product Problem Solving:** Implements robust, data-based solutions to prevent recurrence of product issues. + **System Requirements Engineering:** Translates stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and tracks them throughout the system lifecycle. + **Collaborates:** Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others. + **Communicates Effectively:** Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to various audiences. + **Decision Quality:** Makes good and timely decisions that drive progress. + **Drives Results:** Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. + **Self-Development:** Actively seeks new challenges and learning opportunities. + **Values Differences:** Recognizes and leverages diverse perspectives and cultures. + **Product Failure Mode Avoidance:** Identifies and mitigates potential product failure modes to enhance reliability. + **Product Configuration and Change Management:** Tracks and controls product changes from concept to obsolescence. + **Systems Thinking:** Defines and analyzes complex system interactions to optimize designs. + **Technical Documentation:** Documents technical knowledge for effective knowledge transfer and productivity improvement. + **Product Development Execution, Monitoring, and Control:** Plans, coordinates, and executes product development activities while managing project risks and quality. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Skills:** + **CAD and Design Tools:** Proficiency in CREO, ANSYS Workbench, and related CAD tools. + **Problem Solving:** Ability to identify and resolve design and product issues using data-driven solutions. + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with manufacturing, quality, and vendors. + **Technical Communication:** Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex technical information to various audiences. + **Project Management:** Ability to prioritize and manage tasks to meet deadlines while ensuring high-quality results. + **Continuous Improvement:** A mindset for improving design processes, tools, and methods. **Experience:** + **Required:** 3 to 6 years of work experience in casting and/or structural part design with CAD tool experience (CREO is a must). + **Preferred:** Knowledge of commercial vehicle wheel end and foundation brake systems. + **Additional Advantage:** Work experience or knowledge in Mechatronics/Automotive Electronics. + **Additional Skills:** Knowledge of part development, manufacturing, and quality requirements. **Job** Engineering **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Hybrid **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2412532 **Relocation Package** Yes