
Global Mfg. Quality Engineer-Welding Specialist
Cummins · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 9 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Cummins (industrial) in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- FMEA, Control plans, Automation, Welding
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $97k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 40 quality 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 39 other live quality postings in Indiana.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)
Typical $97k–$145k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 70%
- SPC 53%
- ✓ FMEA 50%
- ✓ Control plans 50%
- New product launch 40%
- PPAP 40%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Welding, Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
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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
Drive manufacturing excellence by leading the development and implementation of welding processes that consistently meet safety, quality, productivity, and business performance objectives.
Improve product quality and reliability by applying advanced welding expertise to optimize process parameters, reduce defects, and ensure compliance with product specifications and industry standards.
Lead strategic process improvement initiatives by leveraging continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce waste, lower costs, and enhance overall manufacturing performance.
Establish and standardize best practices by developing welding standards, procedures, and working methods that improve consistency, repeatability, and operational effectiveness across multiple projects and facilities.
Influence critical business and technical decisions by partnering with business leaders, functional teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders to align welding strategies with organizational goals.
Advance manufacturing capabilities by identifying, evaluating, and implementing new welding technologies, equipment improvements, and innovative processes that strengthen competitive advantage.
Lead complex cross-functional projects by coordinating internal and external resources, managing priorities, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful execution of multiple welding-related initiatives.
Build organizational capability and expertise by coaching stakeholders, mentoring team members, and serving as a technical leader who elevates welding knowledge, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
To be successful in this role you will need the following
Develop deep technical and manufacturing expertise by mastering welding processes, welding automation, welding codes, machine programming, drawing interpretation, and manufacturing principles to design robust, compliant, and efficient production systems.
Champion safety, ergonomics, and operational excellence by proactively identifying risks, implementing ergonomic workplace designs, and ensuring manufacturing processes support a safe, efficient, and injury-free work environment.
Drive process optimization and standardization by creating effective process layouts, improving equipment utilization, reducing waste, and developing clear process documentation that ensures consistency, quality, and continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships and communicate effectively by collaborating across functions, influencing stakeholders, valuing diverse perspectives, and clearly conveying technical information to align teams around shared manufacturing and business goals.
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.
- ✓Intermediate level of relevant work experience required. (3 to 5 years manufacturing quality experience)
requirements
will be significant for the next 12-18 months
- ✓Domestic travel (including Canada) will be higher through Q3; at times as high as 40%.
- ✓International travel (Spain) will be required beginning in in Q3 and anticipated to be 25% through new plant start-up.
- ✓Travel to decrease and stabilize in 12-18 months.
- ✓Welding experience required. (Hands on Laser Welding experience preferred)
qualifications
and experience, where appropriate.
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We are looking for a talented Welding Engineer – Senior to join our team remotely, specializing in manufacturing for our Cummins’ business based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Additional Details
- •This role combines quality and manufacturing engineering skills. In addition to understanding welding fundamentals, the candidate will be responsible for
- •PFMEA/Control Plan Guidance
- •Establishing weld monitoring processes, KPIs, and governance
- •Documentation and deployment of best practices and lessons learned
- •Data analytics and continuous improvement
- •Travel
