The posting
Job Description
We are looking for a talented Machining Engineer - Senior to join our Manufacturing team at our Cummins Inc. facility in Seymour, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Plan, design, and implement machining processes and equipment that improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce setup time, and support production goals.
- Identify tooling, equipment, and process needs to enable smooth changeovers while meeting product specifications and quality standards.
- Partner with engineering teams to identify product or performance issues and recommend practical solutions or enhancements to improve manufacturability.
- Design, develop, and analyze technical products and manufacturing systems that support safe, reliable, and scalable operations.
- Conduct equipment engineering design evaluations, document findings, and recommend design or process changes to improve quality, capability, and performance.
- Drive improvements in equipment availability and throughput by applying continuous improvement tools and collaborating across functions.
- Support operational excellence by standardizing processes and leveraging data to optimize equipment capability and utilization.
- Coach and mentor less experienced team members, strengthening technical capability and supporting knowledge transfer within the organization.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Strong manufacturing and machining expertise to interpret drawings, select materials and tooling, program machines, and implement equipment and process changes that improve quality, cost, and operational performance.
- Commitment to health, safety, and compliance by applying machine guarding standards, dimensional metrology, and safe work practices to create a reliable, injury‑free manufacturing environment.
- Process discipline and technical rigor to design measurement systems, document standardized manufacturing procedures, and ensure consistent execution across equipment, processes, and stakeholders.
- Effective collaboration, communication, and problem‑solving skills to work cross‑functionally, leverage diverse perspectives, make sound decisions, and drive continuous improvement results.
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: Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.
Qualifications
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies
The Senior Machining Engineer provides technical leadership and hands-on support to machining operations during weekday coverage requirements. This role is accountable for ensuring safe, stable, and efficient CNC machining processes while meeting production targets across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement metrics. Acting as the senior technical authority on shift, the role requires deep CNC machining expertise, strong problem-solving capability, and the ability to lead people and processes to achieve plant KPIs.
- Candidates with five or more years of demonstrated machining engineering experience supporting CNC machining operations in a manufacturing environment, including process ownership, tooling and fixturing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives are preferred.
- At this time, the requisition is not approved for relocation. However, should we identify a highly qualified candidate whose experience is a strong match for the role, the business may consider relocation assistance on a case-by-case basis.
- Ensure the safe, stable, and efficient operation of CNC machining lines while supporting production objectives and operational excellence.
- Monitor and analyze Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle times, and line balancing performance; identify, recommend, and implement process improvement opportunities.
- Establish, optimize, and maintain effective tool life monitoring systems, tool change strategies, and fixture maintenance programs.
- Provide hands-on technical expertise and troubleshooting support for machining-related issues, equipment challenges, and production interruptions.
- Perform component rework in accordance with established rework standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Partner with Quality teams to sustain and continuously improve quality performance metrics and manufacturing outcomes.
- Lead and/or support structured problem-solving initiatives utilizing proven methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, audit standards, calibration processes, and product traceability requirements.
- Support full compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), machine guarding requirements, and safe operating procedures.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate safety risks associated with cylinder block production, industrial chemicals, material handling, lifting operations, and ergonomic factors.
- Foster a strong safety culture through Near Miss reporting, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), risk assessments, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
- May oversee a small team of hourly associates and/or provide guidance and direction to Student Workers (STW) and interns.
- Deliver technical coaching, mentorship, and operational support to operators and technicians during shift operations.
- Drive machining optimization efforts through the evaluation and improvement of tooling, cutting parameters, CNC programs, consumables, and manufacturing processes.
- Implement approved cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Lead and/or support productivity improvement projects focused on efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, product launches, and engineering change implementation as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) teams to achieve business objectives.
- Lead small cross-functional teams in structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization utilizing clear, professional, and adaptable communication styles.
- Support customer visits, audits, assessments, and plant tours as required.
- Demonstrate strong hands-on machining expertise, with experience in cylinder block, cylinder head, or other large component machining considered advantageous.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of cutting tools, cutting parameters, machining processes, and tool life optimization strategies.
- Exhibit strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and a results-oriented approach with a focus on execution.
- Demonstrate CNC programming and operational proficiency, including G-code and M-code; experience with 3-axis CNC machines is preferred, while Siemens 840D SL experience is advantageous.
- Apply the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and datum structures.
- Utilize precision measurement and metrology tools, including micrometers, calipers, indicators, and other inspection equipment, with the ability to interpret Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) reports.
- Demonstrate expertise in machine setup and tooling, including fixture setup, tool changes, tool offsets, and establishing accurate touch-off points.
About Us
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
