Product Systems Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for developing innovative and optimized mechanical design solutions for Cummins products by applying engineering principles, design standards, and product development processes. This role supports new product development, engineering change management, and value engineering initiatives through 3D modeling, 2D drawing creation, design validation, and cross-functional collaboration. The engineer contributes to delivering high-quality, reliable, and manufacturable products while supporting continuous product improvement throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop 3D models and detailed 2D manufacturing drawings for forged, cast, and sheet metal components using Creo.
• Create concept models and perform design feasibility studies (DMU) to evaluate packaging, manufacturability, and product functionality.
• Execute engineering changes (ECR/ECN) and manage product releases using Windchill PLM.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, tolerance stack-up analysis, and support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives to improve product cost, quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Participate in product development activities including Value Package Introduction (VPI), Product Preceding Technology (PPT), and Value Package Change Request (VPCR) programs.
• Investigate design-related product issues, perform root cause analysis, recommend corrective actions, and document technical findings.
• Prepare and present design review packages while communicating design intent to cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, simulation, validation, and customer teams to ensure robust product development and successful product launches.
• Support concept selection, design optimization, product validation, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, engineering bills of materials (EBOM), drawings, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with Cummins engineering standards, GD&T practices, manufacturing requirements, customer expectations, and applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams and customers to resolve technical issues and achieve project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or another relevant STEM discipline is required.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Experience working with CAD modeling, engineering drawing creation, and product development processes is preferred.
• Experience with product configuration management and engineering change processes is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis
• Mechanical System Design
• Mechanical Design Specifications
• Cross-Functional Design Integration
• Product Configuration & Change Management
• Product Function Modeling, Simulation & Analysis
• Product Failure Mode Avoidance (DFMEA)
• Product Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• System Requirements Engineering
• Systems Thinking
• Technical Documentation
• Product Development Execution & Monitoring
• Decision Making
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Effective Communication
• Continuous Learning and Self-Development
• Results Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement

 

Skills & Experience

Required Skills

• 2–5 years of experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proficiency in Creo for:
  • 3D Part Modeling
  • Surface Modeling
  • Sheet Metal Design
  • 2D Drawing Creation
• Experience designing forged, cast, and sheet metal components.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering drawing standards.
• Knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Exposure to DFMEA and product failure mode avoidance methodologies.
• Basic engineering calculation skills.
• Understanding of engineering change management (ECR/ECN).
• Experience using Windchill PLM or similar Product Lifecycle Management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of VPI, PPT, and VPCR product development processes.
• Exposure to VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives.
• Understanding of product configuration and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with Design Verification and Validation activities.
• Exposure to tolerance analysis and simulation tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for castings, forgings, and sheet metal components.
• Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams and customer interactions.