
Core Product & Process Engineer
Cummins · Memphis, TN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Cummins (industrial) in Memphis, TN. , you will make an impact in the following ways.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $83k–$109k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 19 process engineer openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live process postings in Tennessee.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $83k–$109k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 42%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
- Lean 32%
- Automation 32%
- New product launch 32%
- ✓ Tooling 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention 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?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways
- ◆Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes that promote safety, quality, productivity, and compliance with operational requirements.
- ◆Apply manufacturing engineering principles to identify opportunities for improving equipment performance, process efficiency, and overall plant operations.
- ◆Assist in analyzing production challenges and implementing practical solutions that reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance product quality.
- ◆Contribute to the creation and standardization of manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and best practices to drive consistent performance.
- ◆Utilize continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving tools to support operational excellence and cost reduction initiatives.
- ◆Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners to successfully execute manufacturing projects and process improvements.
- ◆Support project activities by tracking progress, assisting with implementation plans, and ensuring manufacturing objectives are achieved on schedule.
- ◆Continuously build expertise in Cummins manufacturing systems, processes, and technologies to contribute innovative ideas and long-term business success.
To be successful in this role you will need the following
- ◆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 Analysis Led Design - Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes, equipment and performance to make data driven decisions before changes are made and to drive continuous improvements.
- ◆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.
- ◆Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.
- ◆Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
- ◆Continuous Process Improvement - Recognizes areas in which a process can be improved by properly implementing process improvement and waste reduction methodologies to reduce process cost and improve quality in current manufacturing processes.
- ◆Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design - Designs, creates or adapts processes and workstations by implementing ergonomic controls through the application of the Cummins ergonomic design guidelines to reduce risk and deliver ergonomically designed work.
- ◆Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.
- ◆Workstation Design - Designs operator work stations that are safe, healthy, and ergonomic while accounting for cost, quality, and delivery to contribute to an efficient work environment.
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.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways
- ◆Manage and execute Brokered Engineering Releases (ER) to ensure accurate and timely system updates.
- ◆Lead Core Part Number Association Changes via Engineering Release (ER) to maintain correct linkages between core and finished product structures.
- ◆Ensure data integrity across systems related to core associations and remanufacturing requirements.
Competencies
To be successful in this role you will need the following
- ◆Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- ◆Cross ‑ Functional Coordination: You need the ability to align ramp‑up and ramp‑down acti
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We are looking for a talented Core Product & Process Engineer to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Corporate organization in Memphis, TN.
Job Description
The Core Product & Process Engineer is responsible for managing core part association accuracy, supporting engineering release activities, and optimizing core acceptance and sorting processes. This role leverages strong technical, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate with engineering, suppliers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners to validate strategies, improve processes, and drive operational excellence in remanufacturing environments.
