Industrial Engineer - Operations Excellence
Cummins Turbo Technologies
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Industrial Engineer – Operations Excellence to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins center located in Plainfield, IN.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Action Oriented: You energize projects by stepping into new challenges quickly, driving momentum, and ensuring critical work moves forward without hesitation.
Collaborative Leadership: You strengthen cross functional partnerships, creating alignment and shared ownership that accelerates results.
Customer-Centric Execution: You elevate the customer experience by understanding needs deeply and shaping solutions that build trust and long-term loyalty.
Engagement Driver: You cultivate an environment where people feel motivated, supported, and inspired to contribute their best work.
Ambiguity Navigator: You bring clarity to uncertain situations, making steady progress even when direction is evolving or incomplete.
Complexity Manager: You distill large volumes of information into clear insights, enabling smarter decisions and more effective problem solving.
Conflict Stewardship: You address tensions constructively and calmly, preserving relationships while keeping teams focused on shared goals.
Process Optimizer: You streamline workflows, reduce waste, and champion continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Operational Excellence & OEE: A strong ability to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness by reducing scrap, optimizing cycle times, and applying Lean and Six Sigma tools to elevate manufacturing performance.
Technology Roadmap Execution: The capability to assess, select, and integrate Industry 4.0 technologies—automation, robotics, and advanced analytics—to modernize production systems and drive long-term competitiveness.
Lean Mastery: Deep experience leading Kaizen events and applying 5S, MIFC, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis to eliminate waste and strengthen process discipline.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: A commitment to identifying inefficiencies, implementing structured improvement methodologies, and sustaining gains across manufacturing operations.
Software Proficiency: Strong command of CAD tools, Oracle, SolidWorks, and ERP/MES platforms to support design, planning, and real-time production management.
Educational Foundation: A background in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering, with an MBA or MS preferred to support strategic decision making and leadership responsibilities.
Lean Six Sigma Expertise: A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred) to lead data driven problem solving and guide teams through structured improvement projects.
Technical & Analytical Agility: The ability to interpret complex operational data, diagnose performance gaps, and translate insights into actionable, measurable improvements.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university or equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Intermediate level of relevant work experience, including manufacturing or manufacturing plant experience, team leadership experience, preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth.