Machining Engineer

Job Summary:

Assists with the plan, design, purchase, and implementation of machining processes and equipment in an industrial plant.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in the determination of parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals such as setup reduction and changeovers according to product specification; works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance and recommends solutions or enhancements. Assists with the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems. Performs equipment engineering design evaluations and documents results; may recommend alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. Works to improve equipment availability and capability by utilizing continuous improvement tools and working cross functionally.

Competencies:

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Drawing Interpretation - Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings to support the design and development of an optimal manufacturing process that meets product design specifications.

Equipment/Capital Procurement - Selects manufacturing equipment which meets the Cummins manufacturing specifications and meets the project or program needs.

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.

Process Documentation - Produces written manufacturing procedures in proper sequence which are followed correctly by all approved stakeholders to establish continuity in processes and standardization.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Cutting Material Selection - Demonstrates understanding of the different characteristics in materials used in manufacturing processes by correctly identifying factors that impact the production process to select the appropriate material to be used for a specific manufacturing process.

Dimensional Metrology - Applies dimensional measurement science in the development and application of measurement/inspection processes that deliver capable measurement results, supporting design validation and conformity assessment meeting regulatory, customer and product requirements.

Health and Safety - Machine Guarding - Understands and implements Cummins policies, legal and other requirements by applying approved machine guarding standards on existing machines and/or through the design and procurement of new machines/equipment to reduce overall risk to as low as reasonably practicable.

Machine Programming - Creates factory floor machine programs by designing and implementing solutions to improve usage of machine and overall operation.

Material Removal Tooling and Processes - Selects the tools needed to complete a material removal process that meets the product requirements at the lowest total costs to provide products that meet the customer needs.

Measurement Process Design - Applying knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles and knowledge of measurement technology (standards, techniques, equipment, etc) to design a measurement system that can consistently meet industry and customer requirements.

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:

Basic level of relevant work experience required.

ole Purpose

Lead Cylinder Head and Camshaft machining operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) objectives through operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Environment

• Champion a zero-harm workplace and ensure compliance with all EHS requirements.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective action reviews.
• Drive TBWS and safety culture initiatives across machining operations.

Production Operations

• Manage daily production activities for Cylinder Head and Camshaft machining lines.
• Ensure production targets are achieved while meeting quality and delivery commitments.
• Optimize manpower, machine utilization, and capacity planning.

Quality Excellence

• Ensure adherence to process controls, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Drive improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY), PPM, and defect reduction.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, VSM, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Drive OEE improvement, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination.
• Standardize best practices and sustain process discipline.

Equipment Reliability

• Partner with maintenance teams to improve machine uptime and reliability.
• Support TPM and Autonomous Maintenance implementation.
• Ensure preventive maintenance compliance and effective breakdown management.

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, coordinators, and operators.
• Foster a high-performance, engagement-driven, and accountable culture.
• Develop team capability and succession plans.

Cost Management

• Drive productivity and cost-reduction projects.
• Monitor and control manufacturing expenses, scrap, and consumable costs.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) and capital investment initiatives.

Business Continuity

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for machining operations.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety Performance
• Production Attainment
• OEE
• RFT
• Scrap and Rework Reduction
• Machine Uptime
• Productivity Improvement
• Cost Savings
• Employee Engagement
• Training & Capability Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Rich experience in CNC machining and manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of Cylinder Head and Camshaft machining processes