Mechanical Engineering Drafting Associate - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

We are looking for a talented  
** Mechanical Engineering Drafting Associate
** to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN.

** In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:*
* + Uses CAD modeling tools for layout, modeling, and detailing of engine subsystems, components, and interface structures; achieves product designs that meet design criteria and standards through the integration of material and service technologies.

+ Coordinates and leads drawing quality reviews.

+ Participates in, leads, and documents design reviews.

+ Applies Design for 6 Sigma principles and tools as appropriate.

+ Participates in and leads Classification of Characteristics designation process. Performs and documents Dimensional Variation Analysis as applicable.

+ Facilitates and documents Failure Modes Effects Analysis (FMEA) process.

+ Provides engineering resource for product definition information and the product release system.

+ Investigates and resolves product hardware problems and implements corrective actions.

+ Provides technical expertise in support of CAD through the development of new and revised Product Specification System Practices (practices/standard for CAD, Drafting, Design, etc.).

+ Evaluates and implements Product Change Request.

+ Initiates engineering releases that adhere to product definition standards.

+ Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.

+ Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching.

+ Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies.  Interacts effectively with all s of employees throughout the company.

+ Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work (i.e., Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis), budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.

+ Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects.

+ Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.

+ Demonstrates confidentiality as required.

+ Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.

+ Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.  Travels as required by the position.

+ Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

** To be successful in this role you will need the following:*
* + Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis - Creates Computer Aided Design models in accordance with Cummins' standards to represent architectural or product level system design concepts, and to enable completion of various system-level computer analyses such as Dimensional Variation Analysis and Finite Element Analysis.

+ Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems - Acquires and applies an in-depth understanding of mechanical systems through working knowledge that guides a designer's ability to create innovative and sound design concepts to meet Cummins and customer expectations; designs for requirements of all lifecycle stages by considering the customer requirements in different operating environments to ensure a robust system.

+ Mechanical Design Specification - Creates complete specifications in the form of solid models, configured engineering bill of materials and detailed drawings that cross-functionally communicate the information required to manufacture and inspect a product per its design intent; considers national, international, industry, and Cummins' standards that accurately and concisely define the part specification.

+ Product Configuration and Change Management - Establishes a baseline of identified product artifacts to be placed under configuration management; releases, tracks, controls and communicates changes from concept to obsolescence often through work requests; establishes and maintains the integrity of the product artifact baselines.

+ Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

+ Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

+ Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

+ Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

+ Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes…