Cummins
Manufacturing Engineer - Senior
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We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer – Senior
You will join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Manufacturing Engineering department in Darlington, United Kingdom.
This role is not hybrid. It will be site-based at our Cummins Darlington Engine Plant.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Safety: Create and maintain a safe working environment for all areas of the assembly line. Adhere to and promote site safety rules. Set an example to the rest of the team.
Lead Team Development: Manage, support and develop team members, identify skills gaps and training needs. Perform regular 1-to-1 meetings with team members. Manage team holidays and shift working strategy.
Lead manufacturing projects: Drive end-to-end delivery of process and equipment changes that directly support safety, quality, and production goals.
Improve manufacturing processes: Own the manufacturing process and the PFMEA documents. Apply advanced manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance across key operations.
Implement continuous improvement: Use recognised CI tools to reduce waste, improve flow, and strengthen standard work.
Shape manufacturing standards: Develop, refine, and embed manufacturing standards, methods, and documentation across the site.
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Influence key stakeholders: Communicate effectively with leaders, cross-functional teams, and external partners to drive alignment and progress.
Design ergonomic workstations: Create safe, efficient, and ergonomic work environments that support operator wellbeing and productivity.
Solve complex problems: Use structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.
Develop tooling and fixtures: Select and design effective tooling solutions that ensure product quality and process stability.
Change Management: Embrace and adhere to the change management process. Execute changes with minimal disruption.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role, you will need the following:
- Manufacturing engineering experience: Proven background in process development, equipment changes, or production engineering.
- Continuous improvement capability: Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies.
- Technical documentation skills: Ability to produce clear, accurate process instructions and standards. Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and machine operating manuals.
- Stakeholder leadership: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and influencing decision-makers.
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Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment, tooling, or process optimisation.
- Evidence of problem-solving capability using structured methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or similar.
- Proven experience in managing a team in a manufacturing environment.
- Communication: Must be able to communicate clearly on all levels across all departments within the plant.
- Experience in Project Management shows the ability to lead multiple projects and deliver results.
- Knowledge of Manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing tools.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc).
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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