Product Engineering Specialist

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our Cummins Inc. team in Seattle, Washington.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of mechanical systems for hybrid electric retrofit solutions on heavy-duty mining vehicles.
• Drive product development activities from requirements definition through production release, ensuring quality, performance, and reliability objectives are achieved.
• Establish robust engineering standards, design practices, and processes that improve consistency, manufacturability, and product quality.
• Provide technical leadership for complex design decisions, risk assessments, and cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Guide system architecture, packaging, and vehicle integration activities to optimize safety, serviceability, and operational performance.
• Mentor and develop engineers through technical coaching, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, electrical, thermal, and systems teams to deliver integrated product solutions.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and technology advancement efforts that strengthen product capability and engineering excellence.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex mechanical engineering programs, make sound technical decisions, and deliver results across the full product development lifecycle.
• Strong expertise in mechanical system design, product integration, failure mode avoidance, verification and validation, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and drive alignment on technical objectives.
• Advanced analytical and engineering judgment with experience managing ambiguity, evaluating risk, and developing innovative solutions to challenging technical problems.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a passion for mentoring others, building collaborative relationships, and continuously improving engineering processes and outcomes.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.

Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.

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

Experience:

Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Key Competencies:

• Provide subject matter expertise for large structural and mechanical systems supporting hybrid electric vehicle retrofit applications.
• Lead requirements development, system architecture, trade studies, detailed design, prototype development, validation testing, and production implementation activities.
• Maintain ownership of mechanical system packaging, physical architecture, and component integration while ensuring compliance with safety, manufacturability, serviceability, and configuration management standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering definition packages, including CAD models, drawings, engineering bills of materials, and product documentation.
• Utilize product development tools and methodologies such as Engineering Standard Work (ESW), iDFMEA, FIRG, design reviews, and structured root cause problem-solving techniques.
• Guide finite element analysis (FEA), durability assessments, verification activities, and failure investigations to support product reliability and continuous improvement.
• Support supplier selection, technical evaluations, manufacturing readiness reviews, field issue resolution, and customer deployment activities.
• Apply expertise in product configuration and change management to maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle.
• Partner effectively across engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration of mechanical, electrical, thermal, controls, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and engineering excellence through technical leadership and coaching.
• Relocation assistance may be considered if we identify a highly qualified candidate whose skills and experience closely align with the position requirements.

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.