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Project Engineer - Senior

Morristown, TNHybridFull TimeSeniorPosted 29 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • STEM degree
  • equivalent experience
  • mechanical equipment
  • electrical equipment
  • troubleshoot issues
  • equipment reliability
  • plant layouts
  • workflow optimization
  • material flow
  • electrical drawings

Nice to have

  • Microsoft Project

Role summary

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Manufacturing for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) location in Morristown, TN. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, safety, production) to deliver manufacturing solutions, optimize processes, and ensure project success. Key responsibilities include driving communication, championing safety, analyzing and improving manufacturing methods and equipment, designing production solutions, leveraging data for decision-making, leading root cause analysis, and establishing standardized operations. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree or equivalent experience, strong technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment, experience in plant layout and workflow optimization, and proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and Microsoft Office, with Microsoft Project being a plus.

We are looking for a talented Project Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) location at Morristown, TN. 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 

  • Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with engineering, operations, quality, safety, and production teams to deliver manufacturing solutions that align with business objectives, improve plant performance, and support successful project execution.

  • Drive Clear Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring manufacturing requirements, project updates, process changes, and improvement initiatives are understood and executed successfully.

  • Champion Safety Excellence: Promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, supporting corrective actions, and integrating health, safety, and ergonomic best practices into manufacturing processes and workplace design.

  • Optimize Manufacturing Processes: Analyze and improve manufacturing methods, equipment, and workflows to enhance quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and operational performance through continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Design and Implement Production Solutions: Utilize engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical requirements to develop effective production processes, tooling, fixtures, and workstation layouts that meet product and customer expectations.

  • Leverage Data for Decision Making: Apply manufacturing analysis, simulation tools, and performance data to evaluate process changes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support informed operational decisions.

  • Solve Complex Manufacturing Challenges: Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to address production issues, implement sustainable corrective actions, and prevent recurrence while protecting customer and business interests.

  • Establish Standardized and Sustainable Operations: Develop clear process documentation, support equipment and capital procurement decisions, and create standardized work instructions that improve consistency, reliability, and long-term operational success.

Responsibilities

.To be successful in this role you will need the following: 

  • Project Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Ability to lead facility projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.

  • Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and support equipment reliability and performance.

  • Engineering & Layout Design Skills: Experience developing plant layouts and optimizing workflows, equipment placement, and material flow within a manufacturing environment.

  • Technical Drawing Interpretation & Software Proficiency: Ability to read and comprehend electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Microsoft Project is a plus.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
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. 

Experience: 
Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

Qualifications

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Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
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