Job Information
Cummins Inc. Mechanical System Design Engineer in Bengaluru, India
DESCRIPTION
This entry-level to early-career professional role applies engineering principles and design practices to create optimized mechanical design concepts and specifications. The role involves collaboration across disciplines to ensure designs meet application, performance, reliability, durability, and serviceability standards. The Mechanical System Design Engineer communicates design intent, evaluates alternative concepts, and resolves product issues while supporting cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Investigate field-based or Value Package Introduction (VPI) program issues, identify causes, recommend solutions, and document results with guidance from senior engineers.
Apply processes like Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation, and use tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, and ANSYS Workbench to support design decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate component and subsystem designs through design reviews, addressing design challenges and customer requirements.
Support design decisions in areas such as concept selection and optimization for Product Preceding Technology (PPT), VPI, or Value Package Change Request (VPCR) initiatives.
Lead problem resolution for moderately complex components, systems, or subsystems, gaining increasing technical expertise and independence as experience grows.
Contribute to process and systems improvement, exhibit team influence, and coordinate work among technicians and temporary employees when required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Experience:
4 to 7 years of working experience, with a preference for candidates with experience in technical disciplines, including internships, co-op positions, or professional roles.
Proficiency in MS Office and Creo tools preferred.
Competencies:
Cross-Functional Design Integration: Translate stakeholder requirements into designs, communicate design capability through reviews.
Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis: Create CAD models for system-level analyses like Dimensional Variation and Finite Element Analysis.
Mechanical Systems Design: Deep understanding of mechanical systems to create innovative designs considering lifecycle and operational environments.
Mechanical Design Specification: Develop complete specifications, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
Product Function Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis: Utilize computational tools to predict product functionality at system, sub-system, and component levels.
Product Platform Planning and Architecting: Design holistic product platforms, align with future market needs, and perform trade-off analyses.
Problem Solving: Implement robust solutions to protect customers, solve root causes, and prevent future problems.
System Requirements Engineering: Translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and manage them throughout the system lifecycle.
Collaborates: Work effectively in teams to achieve shared goals.
Communicates Effectively: Deliver clear communications tailored to different audiences.
Decision Quality & Drives Results: Make timely, effective decisions to achieve results.
Self-development: Continuously seek growth opportunities through formal and informal channels.
Values Differences: Embrace the value of diverse perspectives and cultures.
Product Failure Mode Avoidance: Identify potential failure modes and implement improvements.
Configuration and Change Management: Track and control design changes from concept to obsolescence.
Systems Thinking: Analyze the system's interactions and predict its behavior for desired outcomes.
Technical Documentation: Document and communicate technical learnings for knowledge transfer and improved productivity.
Product Development Execution: Plan, coordinate, and monitor product development, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate STEM field, or equivalent experience.
Creo tool proficiency (Candidates must pass a Creo tool test).
Stack-up analysis and GD&T knowledge.
Commercial vehicle product design experience.
Knowledge of Creo Simulate, reverse engineering, and patent work-around is preferable.
Minimum 4 to 7 years of working experience.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2405614
Relocation Package No