**DESCRIPTION** The **Site Quality Leader** is responsible for driving quality excellence at our new India Engine Business manufacturing facility in Phaltan. This role manages plant-level quality operations, ensures compliance with global standards, and supports key initiatives aligned with Cummins Operating System (COS). The leader fosters a culture of continuous improvement, builds and develops a high-performing quality team, and champions customer satisfaction through robust quality planning, problem-solving, and digital transformation. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead and manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the plant quality system. + Establish and maintain quality assurance methods, expectations, and processes for the site. + Align quality objectives with plant operational goals and the Cummins Operating System. + Drive execution of the site’s Annual Operating Plan in alignment with quality goals. + Ensure product quality and enforce work stoppage protocols when defects affecting the product are identified. + Prioritize and organize site-level quality projects; manage resources effectively. + Monitor and guide continuous improvement efforts (e.g., RFT, Cost of Poor Quality, Product Quality Council). + Conduct quality audits and assessments; lead post-event reviews to capture learnings. + Oversee compliance with APQP, PPAP, IATF, and customer-specific quality standards. + Manage Value Package Introduction (VPI) quality planning activities. + Utilize Lean Manufacturing, 7-step problem solving, and Intelligent Quality Tools and Methods (IQTM). + Lead Six Sigma initiatives and track certification progress. + Manage and develop the Quality Engineers, Calibration, and Metrology team. + Leverage advanced technologies and Quality 4.0 tools to enhance product and process quality. + Identify and drive greenhouse emission reduction opportunities in product and process. + Act as a change agent and strategic partner to align quality with evolving business needs. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Skills and Experience** **Experience:** + 5–7 years of relevant experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Program Management within automotive or similarly regulated industries. + Minimum 3 years of managerial experience is preferred. + Hands-on experience with engine critical components (Cylinder Block, Cylinder Heads, Camshaft, etc.) and castings. + Strong machining knowledge and supplier development capabilities. **Technical Competencies:** + Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and Process Audits + Cummins Operating System (COS) and Total Quality Management (TQM) practices + Strong command of statistical tools, problem-solving methodologies, and Lean principles + Quality Systems Management and compliance with IATF standards + Quality 4.0: digital twin, simulation, adaptive intelligence, cloud-native software, connected systems **Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:** + Customer Focus + Quality Influence & Project Resource Management + Quality Leadership and Continuous Improvement Mindset + Talent Development and Team Management + Ability to Attract Top Talent and Build Diverse Teams + Strategic Thinking with Execution Excellence + Values Differences and Fosters Inclusion **QUALIFICATIONS** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific field is required. + Demonstrated capability in managing quality functions in a manufacturing environment. + This position may require licensing for compliance with export control or sanctions regulations. **Job** Quality **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **ReqID** 2413075 **Relocation Package** Yes