Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

We are looking for a talented Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing team in Henderson, CO.

Job Summary:

Leads the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while leading and co-leading teams.

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

• Driving safe, reliable processes - You lead end-to-end project work to design and implement manufacturing processes that meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Improving equipment performance - You apply advanced manufacturing principles to enhance equipment capability, stability, and efficiency.
• Advancing continuous improvement - You elevate operational performance by using CI tools and rigorously applying Cummins standards.
• Standardizing best practices - You lead the creation and refinement of manufacturing standards, working methods, and process documentation.
• Influencing key stakeholders - You communicate with and influence external partners, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to align decisions and outcomes.
• Leveraging cross-functional resources - You collaborate with internal and external experts to execute complex project assignments and deliver strong results.
• Applying advanced manufacturing expertise - You bring deep knowledge of manufacturing principles to guide decisions, solve problems, and strengthen Cummins’ operational capability.
• Coaching and relationship building - You maintain strong relationships and coach key stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and sustained process excellence.

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

• Collaborative partnerships - Build strong cross-functional relationships to align engineering, operations, HSE, and suppliers around shared manufacturing objectives.
• Clear, adaptive communication - Deliver concise, audience-specific communication that drives clarity, alignment, and safe execution across all stakeholders.
• Health and safety leadership - Champion proactive safety behaviors, identify risks early, and reinforce an interdependent safety culture.
• Drawing interpretation expertise - Integrate product and equipment drawings to design processes that meet specifications and ensure manufacturability.
• Equipment and capital selection - Choose equipment that meets Cummins standards, supports production goals, and aligns with long-term capability needs.
• Data-driven process modeling - Use digital tools to simulate processes, validate decisions, and drive continuous improvement before implementation.
• Continuous improvement mindset - Identify waste, reduce variation, and apply CI methodologies to improve cost, quality, and throughput.
• Structured problem solving - Apply systematic root-cause analysis to implement robust corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

  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.

This role will support DBU Supply Chain sites in the West Region (Irvine, Denver, Edmonton).

Core Responsibilities / Activities

• Lead execution of manufacturing and capital projects from concept through implementation, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to improve operational performance and manufacturing readiness.
• Serve as the technical lead for cross-functional project teams, driving risk mitigation, issue resolution, equipment commissioning, and successful project delivery.

Skill, Education, or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing, industrialization, or capital projects in a production environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment installation and commissioning, process development, capacity analysis, and production readiness activities.
• Experience applying engineering problem-solving and risk management tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Preferred Skills, Education, or Experience

• Experience with automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) and experience managing project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Compensation and Benefits

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.