Career Path: Engineering
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: Hybrid
Job Type: Exempt - Experienced
ReqID: 2417422

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented PRODUCT ENGINEER to join our team specializing in ENGINEERING for OUR DATA CENTER PROJECTS DEPARTMENT in SANDWICH, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field (mechanical bias preferred).
• Proficiency in CAD/3D modeling and PLM systems (e.g., Windchill).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and technical writing ability.
• Ability to interpret technical data and convert it into clear requirements.

Desirable Experience:

• Background in power generation or mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with documenting functional, quality, and H&S design requirements.
• Experience in technical document control and configuration management.

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.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

• Drive Product Quality: Lead investigations into product issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions that enhance reliability and performance.
• Enable High-Quality Decisions: Use tools like 7-step problem solving, DRA, and FMEA to support data-driven decision-making across engineering designs and processes.
• Advance Engineering Standards: Execute and refine Engineering Standard Work (ESW) to ensure consistency and excellence in technical deliverables.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with technical managers, project leaders, and suppliers to align on product decisions and ensure stakeholder input is integrated.
• Own Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain critical documentation such as specifications, submittal templates, and manuals that guide internal teams and external partners.
• Capture and Share Knowledge: Learn from experienced engineers and create systems to retain and disseminate technical knowledge across the team.
• Support Lifecycle Engineering: Contribute to Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), and Current Product Support (CPS) initiatives.
• Improve Product Development: Apply systems thinking and statistical methods to model, simulate, and validate product functions, reducing risk and improving outcomes.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to apply statistical methods and systems engineering to solve complex technical problems.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication to translate technical data into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaboration & Influence: Comfort working across teams and influencing decisions without direct authority.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in documenting requirements, managing change, and ensuring compliance with standards.