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Tool Engineering Technician

Cummins · Rocky Mount, NC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Cummins (industrial) in Rocky Mount, NC. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways.

Tools it names
Machining, Tooling

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$143k.

Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 56 manufacturing engineer openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 55 other live manufacturing postings in North Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $97k–$143k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 43%
  • Lean 36%
  • New product launch 29%
  • Team leadership 29%
  • Root cause 25%
  • Six Sigma 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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This plant: Cummins in Rocky Mount

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

Support Manufacturing Needs : Perform skilled activities to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing processes.

Safety Protocols : Learn and adhere to safety protocols, especially when working with electricity and industrial equipment, to maintain a safe work environment.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance : Actively report hazards, use personal protective equipment, and engage in HSE training to promote a safe workplace.

Quality Workmanship: Apply high standards of craftsmanship, follow quality procedures, and perform inspections to ensure product quality.

Maintenance and Problem-Solving : Conduct preventive, emergency, and corrective maintenance, and provide feedback to improve equipment reliability.

Team Collaboration : Instruct and coach team members, communicate effectively, and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Housekeeping and Organization : Maintain a clean and orderly work area, contributing to a safe and efficient workspace.

Environmental Awareness : Recognize and minimize the environmental impact of your work, promoting sustainability.

To be successful in this role you will need the following

  • ◆Collaborate Effectively : Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
  • ◆Communicate Clearly : Develop and deliver communications that cater to the unique needs of different audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
  • ◆Focus on Customers : Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
  • ◆Make Quality Decisions : Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward.
  • ◆Demonstrate Self-Awareness : Use feedback and reflection to gain insights into your strengths and weaknesses, and continuously improve.
  • ◆Drive Results : Consistently achieve results, even in challenging circumstances.
  • ◆Ensure Accountability : Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments and deliver on promises.
  • ◆Manage Complexity : Navigate complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • ◆Learn Nimbly : Embrace learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities for growth.
  • ◆Champion Health and Safety : Model proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.
  • ◆Control Safety: Recognize and mitigate hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls to create a safe working environment.
  • ◆Apply Manufacturing Knowledge : Implement changes in processes, equipment, and applications to meet manufacturing needs and drive continuous improvement.
  • ◆Value Differences : Appreciate and leverage the diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization to foster an inclusive environment.

Education

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Additional

Responsibilities

Unique to this Position

Core

Responsibilities

  • ◆Investigate tooling for failure modes and improvement opportunities
  • ◆Perform mechanical tooling maintenance on older transfer line equipment
  • ◆Setup more complicated tooling

Skill/Education Required

  • ✓Mechanical skills
  • ✓Troubleshooting Skills
  • ✓Understanding of Machining
  • ✓Collaborative

Skill/Education Nice to Have

  • ✓Tooling geometry/terminology

qualifications

and experience, where appropriate.

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We are looking for a talented Tool Engineering Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Rocky Mount, NC .

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