What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Quality Engineer position at Cummins Inc.?
We are looking for a talented Site Quality Engineer to join our team specializing in quality for our Cummins’ business in Bloomfield, CT.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Lead containment activities and corrective action processes to quickly resolve customer and plant quality concerns, minimizing risk and ensuring product quality expectations are met.
Ensure products and manufacturing processes comply with quality standards and customer requirements, including IATF, APQP, PPAP, and other applicable quality management systems.
Support product and process changes , including Value Package Introduction (VPI) initiatives, by verifying readiness, validating key performance measures, and providing data-driven recommendations for decision-making.
Analyze quality data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities, drive root cause investigations, and support long-term corrective and preventive actions.
Serve as a quality resource for cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance and helping integrate quality best practices into daily operations and strategic initiatives.
Support and lead quality audits, ensuring compliance with established procedures, identifying gaps, and driving actions that strengthen process effectiveness and product quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying proven methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, 7-Step Problem Solving, and Intelligent Quality Tools and Methods (IQTM) to improve operational performance.
Contribute to successful product launches and safe launch activities by applying AIAG core tools, partnering with key stakeholders, and ensuring products and processes are capable of meeting customer expectations from launch through full production.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Apply strong quality and manufacturing expertise by leveraging APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, quality systems, and manufacturing knowledge to ensure products and processes consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Use data-driven problem-solving and measurement techniques to analyze process performance, identify root causes, implement sustainable corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement through statistical and metrology-based decision making.
Influence and collaborate across teams by effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, facilitating productive discussions, balancing quality priorities with business objectives, and building strong customer-focused partnerships.
Lead quality initiatives and project execution by managing priorities, coordinating product and process approvals, embracing Quality 4.0 technologies, and ensuring quality outcomes are achieved through disciplined project and quality process management.
Education/Experience
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.
Job Quality
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $87120
Max Salary $130680
ReqID 2433503
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Lead containment activities and corrective action processes to quickly resolve customer and plant quality concerns, minimizing risk and ensuring product quality expectations are met.
Ensure products and manufacturing processes comply with quality standards and customer requirements, including IATF, APQP, PPAP, and other applicable quality management systems.
Support product and process changes , including Value Package Introduction (VPI) initiatives, by verifying readiness, validating key performance measures, and providing data-driven recommendations for decision-making.
Analyze quality data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities, drive root cause investigations, and support long-term corrective and preventive actions.
Serve as a quality resource for cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance and helping integrate quality best practices into daily operations and strategic initiatives.
Support and lead quality audits, ensuring compliance with established procedures, identifying gaps, and driving actions that strengthen process effectiveness and product quality.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying proven methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, 7-Step Problem Solving, and Intelligent Quality Tools and Methods (IQTM) to improve operational performance.
Contribute to successful product launches and safe launch activities by applying AIAG core tools, partnering with key stakeholders, and ensuring products and processes are capable of meeting customer expectations from launch through full production.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Apply strong quality and manufacturing expertise by leveraging APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, quality systems, and manufacturing knowledge to ensure products and processes consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Use data-driven problem-solving and measurement techniques to analyze process performance, identify root causes, implement sustainable corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement through statistical and metrology-based decision making.
Influence and collaborate across teams by effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, facilitating productive discussions, balancing quality priorities with business objectives, and building strong customer-focused partnerships.
Lead quality initiatives and project execution by managing priorities, coordinating product and process approvals, embracing Quality 4.0 technologies, and ensuring quality outcomes are achieved through disciplined project and quality process management.
Education/Experience
- College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is preferred.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
- Minimal to intermediate level of relevant work experience required.
- Support plant quality daily management and MRB disposition, followed by corrective action/ containment.
- Data/trend analysis
- Strong knowledge of statistical tools and ability to use Minitab for process improvements
- SPC understanding and deployment
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.
Job Quality
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
Min Salary $87120
Max Salary $130680
ReqID 2433503
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
Salary : $87,120 - $130,680