Housings Manufacturing Engineering Leader

We are looking for a talented Housings Manufacturing Engineering Leader to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) Facility in Fletcher, NC.  

How You Will Make an Impact 

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering Operations - Provide leadership for a team of engineers and engineering technicians supporting the Fletcher Housings department, ensuring priorities are aligned with production, safety, quality, and business objectives. 
• Drive Equipment & Process Improvements - Lead the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing equipment and process enhancements that improve operational performance and reliability. 
• Improve OEE & Production Performance - Champion Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives by identifying opportunities to increase machine uptime, reduce downtime, and optimize manufacturing processes. 
• Support Daily Production Success - Manage day-to-day production support activities, ensuring manufacturing issues are resolved quickly and efficiently to maintain operational stability. 
• Lead Strategic Capital Projects - Partner with Global Manufacturing Engineering (GME) teams to plan, install, and implement capital equipment that supports capacity growth, productivity improvements, and future business needs. 
• Advance Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Utilize Lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methodologies, and Cummins standards to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. 
• Develop & Coach Technical Talent - Mentor and support engineers, technicians, and key stakeholders to strengthen technical capabilities, build organizational expertise, and foster a high-performing team culture. 
• Influence Cross-Functional Success - Collaborate with business leaders, operations teams, suppliers, and external partners to successfully execute projects, standardize best practices, and achieve long-term manufacturing excellence. 

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

• Lead Through Technical Expertise - Leverage strong manufacturing engineering knowledge, equipment design, capital procurement, and process development experience to improve production performance and support strategic initiatives. 
• Drive Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving - Utilize data-driven analysis, root cause methodologies, and continuous improvement tools to improve OEE, reduce waste, enhance quality, and optimize manufacturing processes. 
• Champion Safety & Ergonomic Excellence - Promote a proactive safety culture by incorporating ergonomic principles, safe work practices, and risk-reduction strategies into equipment, processes, and workstation designs. 
• Collaborate & Communicate Effectively - Build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, GME, and leadership teams while clearly communicating priorities, project status, and technical solutions to stakeholders. 
• Standardize Processes & Develop Talent - Create sustainable manufacturing standards, maintain clear process documentation, coach engineering teams, and foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.  

Education, Licenses, Certifications:  
College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required. 
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.  
 
Experience:  
Intermediate level of relevant work experience required. 

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