About this role
Heat Treatment Manufacturing Engineer Senio
Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Work Mode: On-site
Position Summary
Cummins is seeking a : Heat Treatment Manufacturing Engineer Senior to lead manufacturing engineering activities related to heat treatment operations, process optimization, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing engineering projects from planning through implementation.Develop, optimize, and standardize heat treatment manufacturing processes.Oversee operation and performance of continuous and batch furnaces.Ensure compliance with CQI-9 and applicable quality standards.Drive process improvements related to carburizing, quenching, tempering, and annealing.Implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste.Manage capital projects, equipment acquisition, installation, and commissioning.Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.Lead root cause investigations and corrective action implementation.Coordinate activities with suppliers, technical centers, and cross-functional teams.Ensure compliance with Cummins safety, ergonomic, and manufacturing standards.Support audit activities, customer requirements, and certification processes.Lead operational and engineering teams within a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Required Technical Qualifications
Heat Treatment Processes
Minimum 3 years of experience in heat treatment operations.Experience with:Continuous furnaces.Batch furnaces.Automotive heat treatment processes.Strong knowledge of:Carburizing.Quenching.Tempering.Annealing.Pyrometry experience.Metallography interpretation and analysis.Metallurgical inspection knowledge. Quality & Core Tools
Experience with:PFMEA.Control Plans.Root Cause Analysis.Problem-solving methodologies:8D.5 Why's.Ishikawa Diagrams.Pareto Analysis.CQI-9 knowledge and application. Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing process design and optimization.Equipment implementation and industrialization.Capital project management.Manufacturing standards development.Workstation and material flow optimization. Continuous Improvement
Lean Manufacturing.Six Sigma.Kaizen.Waste reduction initiatives.Productivity and efficiency improvements. Leadership Experience
Direct leadership of approximately 23 production associates in a 24/7 operation.Coordination of 6 engineering-level peers or specialists.Team development and technical coaching.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Education
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline, including:
Industrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectromechanical EngineeringMechatronics EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringElectronic EngineeringOr related disciplines Language Requirements
Intermediate English or higher.
Must be comfortable interacting with:
U.S.-based suppliers.Cross-functional global teams.Cummins Technology Center in Michigan. Additional Requirements
Approximately 10% travel availability.Occasional travel to the United States (primarily Michigan).Ability to visit suppliers and equipment manufacturers as needed.Personal vehicle required due to limited public transportation access to the facility. Job Manufacturing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2430726
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.