Manufacturing Engineer

Location: North Charleston

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our team specializing in manufacturing for our Cummins' business in North Charleston, SC.

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

Support safe, compliant production by assisting in the design and implementation of manufacturing processes that meet safety requirements, product specifications, and daily/weekly build targets.

Improve equipment and process capability by applying core manufacturing principles (e.g., standard work, error-proofing, cycle-time analysis) to reduce defects, downtime, and variability.

Advance continuous improvement by helping develop standards and work methods using CI tools (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, PDCA), driving measurable gains in quality, cost, and delivery.

Enable data-driven decisions by gathering and analyzing process data (throughput, scrap, first-pass yield) to identify bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.

Collaborate across functions and suppliers to execute assigned project tasks-coordinating with production, quality, maintenance, and external partners to keep activities on schedule.

Contribute to launch readiness by supporting process trials, work instruction updates, and operator training to ensure smooth implementation and stable ramp-up.

Strengthen problem solving and standardization by assisting with root cause analyses and documenting robust, repeatable solutions that prevent recurrence.

Grow Cummins-specific expertise by learning and applying company manufacturing practices and standards, progressively increasing ownership and delivering higher-value contributions over time.

Responsibilities

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

Collaborate and communicate with clarity to build strong partnerships, work effectively across diverse teams, and tailor communication to meet the needs of different audiences and stakeholders.

Champion safety and ergonomic excellence by modeling proactive health and safety behaviors, applying ergonomic and workstation design principles, and ensuring manufacturing processes minimize risk and support an injury-free workplace.

Apply strong technical manufacturing capability by interpreting drawings, selecting appropriate equipment and fixtures, modeling processes through digital tools, and documenting standardized work to ensure consistent, high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

Drive continuous improvement and effective problem solving by recognizing improvement opportunities, using structured methodologies to resolve root causes, valuing diverse perspectives, and implementing data-driven changes that enhance quality, cost, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• 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. Basic level of relevant work experience required.

Additional Details:

This role will be responsible for supporting various assembly cells within our manufacturing plant.

This role should have a minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.

Compensation

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.

About Us

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.