Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

<p><span>We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our </span><span>CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) location at York, SC</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span><strong>In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: </strong> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><strong>Build Collaborative Partnerships:</strong> You strengthen cross‑functional relationships and work seamlessly with others to achieve shared goals.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Communicate With Clarity:</strong> You tailor messages to different audiences and deliver information in a way that drives understanding and alignment.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Champion Health &amp; Safety:</strong> You model proactive safety behaviors and contribute to an injury‑free, interdependent workplace culture.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Integrate Drawings Into Process Design:</strong> You interpret product and equipment drawings to design manufacturing processes that meet all technical specifications.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Select the Right Equipment:</strong> You choose manufacturing equipment that aligns with Cummins standards and supports project needs.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Drive Data‑Led Manufacturing Design:</strong> You use digital modeling and simulation tools to make informed decisions and continuously improve processes.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Document Processes for Consistency:</strong> You create clear, standardized manufacturing procedures that ensure continuity and quality across stakeholders.</span></li> <li><span><strong>Solve Problems Systematically:</strong> You apply structured problem‑solving methods to identify root causes, implement durable solutions, and prevent recurrence.</span></li> </ul> <p><span><strong>To be successful in this role you will need the following: </strong> </span></p><ul><li><span><strong>Deep Machine Safety Expertise:</strong> You need strong knowledge of global, national, and local machine‑safety regulations to interpret requirements and guide plants, projects, and leadership effectively.</span></li><li><span><strong>Risk Assessment &amp; Technical Evaluation Skills:</strong> You must be able to perform machine safety risk assessments, inspections, verifications, validations, and system design reviews — including safeguarding and functional safety evaluations.</span></li><li><span><strong>Controls &amp; Systems Knowledge:</strong> Success requires hands‑on understanding of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation control systems, plus the ability to read or reverse‑engineer detailed control schematics when documentation is missing.</span></li><li><span><strong>Ability to Develop Standards &amp; Processes:</strong> You need the capability to create and maintain internal guidelines, specifications, maintenance programs, testing protocols, and documentation related to machine safeguarding and functional safety.</span></li><li><span><strong>Strong Collaboration Across Global Teams:</strong> You must work effectively with remote, cross‑disciplinary teams and the Global Manufacturing Engineering group to ensure consistent application of machine‑safety standards worldwide.</span></li><li><span><strong>Incident Investigation &amp; Problem‑Solving Skills:</strong> You need the ability to lead or support root‑cause analyses for machine‑safety incidents and drive corrective and preventive actions across multiple sites.</span></li><li><span><strong>Training &amp; Communication Capability:</strong> You must be able to train employees, communicate new requirements, and translate complex safety concepts into clear guidance for diverse audiences.</span></li><li><span><strong>Project Leadership &amp; Vendor Management:</strong> You need the ability to act as SME on capital projects, manage external consultants, support remediation work, and ensure all safety solutions meet Cummins and industry standards.</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Education, Licenses, Certifications:</strong></span><br/><span>College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required.</span><br/><span>This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.</span><br/><br/><span><strong>Experience:</strong></span><br/><span>Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.</span></p> <ul><li><span><b>Engineering Foundation:</b> A bachelor’s degree in engineering and a practical understanding of machinery operation to ground all safety decisions in sound engineering principles.</span></li><li><span><b>Advanced Machine Safety Expertise:</b> At least 3+ years of hands‑on experience leading machine safeguarding programs, including risk assessments, safety‑system evaluation, and implementation of Safety Functions (SRP‑CS) per ISO 13849‑1 using tools like SISTEMA.</span></li><li><span><b>Functional Safety Certification:</b> Certi