• Cummins India

**DESCRIPTION**


Leads the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while leading and co-leading teams.

This role is responsible for developing manufacturing processes, improving current systems, and ensuring alignment with Cummins standards and business objectives.


Key Responsibilities:


+ Lead projects to create and implement all aspects of manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with safety requirements, manufacturing goals, business goals, and product specifications.

+ Develop manufacturing processes for Connecting ROD manufacturing lines, including tooling and cycle time improvements.

+ Participate in equipment selection, Design Approval Process (DAP), specification finalization, trials, and final commissioning at the plant.

+ Manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) for equipment/line commissioning.

+ Enhance layout and material flow efficiency.

+ Ensure timely CAPEx and cash flow management.

+ Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

+ Analyze and improve current line OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), providing on-site solutions and improvements.

+ Conduct meetings and facilitate communication with site operations, ME (Manufacturing Engineering), Quality, and supplier teams.

+ Track and document project progress to ensure completion of all NBS (New Business Startup) project steps.

+ Perform supplier capacity mapping and create end-to-end Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for new lines.

+ Support new manufacturing lines with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) and Industry 4.0 requirements.

+ Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies to manufacturing processes and equipment.

+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align objectives and deliverables.

+ Coach and mentor team members, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.


**RESPONSIBILITIES**


**Required Experience:**


+ Intermediate level of relevant work experience.


**Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:**


+ **Collaborates** : Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives.

+ **Communicates effectively** : Develops and delivers tailored communications for diverse audiences.

+ **Health and Safety Fundamentals** : Champions health and safety behaviors to promote an injury-free workplace.

+ **Drawing Interpretation** : Integrates product design and manufacturing equipment engineering drawings for optimal manufacturing processes.

+ **Equipment/Capital Procurement** : Selects manufacturing equipment that meets Cummins’ specifications and project requirements.

+ **Manufacturing Analysis Led Design** : Uses digital tools to model and simulate manufacturing processes and drive improvements.

+ **Manufacturing Knowledge** : Implements process, equipment, and application changes to meet functional needs.+ **Process Documentation** : Produces detailed manufacturing procedures to standardize processes.

+ **Tool and Fixture Design** : Selects and designs workpiece-holding devices for effective manufacturing operations.

+ **Values Differences** : Appreciates and leverages diverse perspectivesand cultures.

+ **Continuous Process Improvement** : Identifies and implements improvements to reduce waste and enhance quality.

+ **Ergonomics Process and Workplace Design** : Designs ergonomic processes and workstations in alignment with Cummins’ guidelines.

+ **Problem Solving** : Uses systematic analysis to address and resolve issues effectively, mentoring others when required.

+ **Workstation Design** : Designs operator workstations for safety, health, and efficiency while considering cost, quality, and delivery.


**Additional Responsibilities:**


+ Ensure all project tracking and documentation is maintained accurately for audits and reviews.

+ Support innovation in manufacturing processes by integrating Cummins Manufacturing System and advanced Industry 4.0 technologies.


**QUALIFICATIONS**


**Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:**+ College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

+ This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.


**Job** Manufacturing

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** Hybrid

**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced

**ReqID** 2409592

**Relocation Package** No