Product Engineering Specialist
Cummins · Columbus, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Certification
- Green Belt required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Cummins (industrial) in Columbus, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience) · Green Belt required
- Tools it names
- Green Belt, FMEA, GD&T, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $97k–$135k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 60 manufacturing engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 59 other live manufacturing postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $96k–$132k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 53%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 40%
- ✓ Tooling 38%
- New product launch 35%
- Team leadership 35%
- Root cause 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Cummins in Columbus
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Product Engineering Specialist at Cummins in other locations
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Full description from CumminsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways
Partner with technical managers, project leaders, manufacturing engineers, and supplier partners to provide data-driven recommendations that support high-quality product and engineering decisions.
Drive projects forward by applying engineering expertise to make sound day-to-day decisions, balancing speed, quality, risk, and business objectives.
Strengthen product reliability and performance by utilizing engineering processes and tools such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, design reviews, and 7-step problem solving.
Lead smaller business-critical projects or take ownership of complex components, systems, and products, delivering results with full accountability to project teams.
Execute established engineering processes independently while expanding technical knowledge and contributing to the development of emerging technologies and solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering work processes, systems, and best practices, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and decision-making across the organization.
Coordinate and direct the work of technicians, interns, and less experienced engineers while supporting knowledge transfer and team capability development.
Serve as a recognized technical specialist within your discipline, influencing project direction, providing expert guidance, and helping teams achieve successful engineering outcomes.
To be successful in this role you will need the following
Develop strong expertise in product development execution by effectively planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that meet performance, quality, timing, and stakeholder expectations throughout the product lifecycle.
Apply rigorous engineering practices, including failure mode avoidance, verification and validation, system
requirements
management, and structured problem-solving, to ensure reliable and customer-focused product solutions.
Leverage technical knowledge in controls, mechanical systems, design specifications, product integration, and simulation tools to make informed design decisions and optimize product performance.
Build strong cross-functional relationships, communicate effectively, make high-quality decisions, and navigate complex challenges with resourcefulness to consistently drive results and influence successful project outcomes.
Education/Experience
- ✓College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required. Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
- ✓This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
- ✓Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.
qualifications
and experience, where appropriate.
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We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specializing in engineering for our Cummins’ business in Columbus, IN.
Additional Details
- •Individual will be primarily responsible for supporting Current Product Cost Reduction projects across multiple aftertreatment platforms. Could be working with VPI teams
- •Experience with Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) required
- •Experience working with aftertreatment manufacturing and assessment of cost impact on pc price, tooling and manufacturing cycle time.
- •Proficiency reading part and assembly drawings and GD&T and familiarity with using 3D CAD for reviewing designs
- •Familiar with VPCR, Clarity system and using Oracle system to extract part cost and usage information
- •Advanced knowledge of aftertreatment product portfolio and variations required
- •Creating and presenting technical proposals and business cases to internal and cross-BU teams
- •Collaborating with internal and external teams for technical problem solving
- •Yellow Belt certification required. Green Belt trained required
- •Will require working closely with the local Testing facilities and procuring parts required for testing
- •Strong technical communication/presentation skills and creativity
- •Position is located in Columbus, IN. and will require to be in office per CES guidelines; which currently is 3+ days per week but will follow guidelines if changes occur.