Product Engineer

Job Summary:

This is an entry-level to early-career, product-focused engineering position responsible for executing technical tasks at the component and sub-system level across the product lifecycle. The engineer will work across cross-functional teams, integrating knowledge from multiple domains to solve problems, improve product quality, and meet customer requirements. This role serves as a key interface between product line engineers, customer teams, systems engineers, manufacturing, suppliers, and purchasing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve product-related issues using tools such as 7-step problem solving, iDFMEA, and FIRG.
• Apply engineering standard work and processes in Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), and Current Product Support (CPS).
• Lead and manage small to medium range VPC, Wave, or cost-reduction projects independently.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and supplier partners to ensure quality product decisions.
• Own and execute moderately complex component, system, or product technical tasks with growing levels of independence.
• Create and manage complete design specifications, including 3D models and engineering BOMs, adhering to international and Cummins standards.
• Contribute to product verification and validation plans to support design intent and reliability targets.
• Drive systemic problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts within the engineering process.
• Document technical decisions, processes, and problem resolution to support knowledge transfer and future projects.

Key Competencies:

• Product Development & Validation

  Executes full development cycle, from concept to validation, aligned to system requirements.

• Product Failure Mode Avoidance

  Identifies and mitigates failure modes using robust engineering principles.

• Cross-Functional Integration

  – Drives design reviews and aligns multiple stakeholder inputs into unified solutions.

• System Requirements Engineering

  – Translates stakeholder needs into actionable design requirements.

• Communication

  – Effectively communicates with diverse audiences, from technicians to senior management.

• Collaboration

  – Demonstrates strong teamwork and influence across functions.

• Analytical Thinking

  – Applies statistical methods and root cause analysis to engineering challenges.

• Decision Making

  – Makes timely, data-driven decisions that drive project progress.

• Self-Development & Inclusion

  – Seeks growth opportunities and values diverse perspectives.