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Supplier Quality Engineer - Senior

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Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Cummins Inc. team in Jamestown, NY.

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

  • Strengthen supplier quality performance by building collaborative partnerships with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Drive supplier readiness and manufacturing excellence through effective supplier selection, development, and validation activities.
  • Ensure components consistently meet engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements through robust quality planning practices.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation to prevent recurring quality issues and protect customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct supplier audits that identify risks, improve compliance, and enhance overall operational performance.
  • Advance zero-defect manufacturing initiatives by applying APQP, AIAG methodologies, and quality best practices.
  • Champion continuous improvement projects that reduce variation, improve process capability, and deliver measurable business results.
  • Influence quality-focused decisions across product development and supply chain activities to support long-term reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

  • Proven ability to lead supplier quality initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements across complex manufacturing environments.
  • Strong expertise in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and product validation methodologies, with a focus on defect prevention and process control.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities using data-driven approaches to identify root causes, implement sustainable solutions, and improve performance.
  • Ability to interpret technical requirements, engineering drawings, and GD&T standards while collaborating effectively across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and decision-making skills with a customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

  • College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required.
  • This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Qualifications

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

  • Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and Source Release methodologies to establish and maintain robust supplier quality systems.
  • Conduct supplier assessments and audits utilizing knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949, and industry quality standards to mitigate risk and improve supplier capability.
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Leverage statistical analysis, quality data, and performance metrics to prioritize improvements, monitor supplier health, and support informed decision-making.
  • Support the development of measurement systems and manufacturing processes that consistently meet customer, engineering, and regulatory expectations.
  • Utilize quality influence skills to align diverse stakeholder perspectives, navigate complex challenges, and drive balanced business decisions.
  • Demonstrate a proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach while building strong relationships across internal teams and the external supply base.
  • Preferred experience in automotive or similarly regulated manufacturing environments, with the ability to improve supplier reliability, product quality, and operational performance.

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

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.

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