Assembly Quality Leader

We are looking for a talented Assembly Quality Leader to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Seymour, IN.

• Drive site-wide quality excellence by leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the plant quality system.

• Strengthen operational performance by managing and empowering the plant quality team to meet Cummins Operating System and operational goal‑tree objectives.

• Influence strategic outcomes by leading the quality function’s contribution to the Annual Operating Plan and setting clear priorities for quality projects and resources.

• Protect customers and the business by ensuring product quality, initiating work stoppages when necessary, and maintaining rigorous adherence to all quality standards and audits.

• Accelerate performance improvements by overseeing key initiatives such as RFT, cost‑of‑poor‑quality reductions, Product Quality Council reviews, and improvement team governance.

• Advance long‑term quality capability by ensuring compliance with IATF, APQP, PPAP, and customer‑specific requirements while integrating emerging technologies and best‑in‑class quality practices.

• Champion continuous improvement by leading Lean, 7‑step problem solving, Six Sigma, and intelligent quality tool deployment, while developing Quality Engineers and Metrology teams.

• Create organizational value by acting as a strategic change agent—deploying new technologies, enhancing stakeholder value, reducing environmental impact, and solving complex problems more efficiently.

• Strengthen customer relationships and lead quality‑driven decision‑making by maintaining a customer‑centric mindset, influencing stakeholders effectively, and ensuring quality requirements guide balanced business decisions.

• Develop and elevate talent by coaching, mentoring, and attracting top talent while building a high‑performing team aligned to organizational goals and future capability needs.

• Apply advanced quality, problem‑solving, and Quality 4.0 expertise through strong command of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, statistical analysis, digitization, and modern quality‑management tools to drive measurable improvement and long‑term process capability.

• Demonstrate operational and manufacturing knowledge by effectively managing resources, integrating Quality 4.0 technologies, implementing process changes, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement grounded in the Cummins Operating System.

Demonstrated role competence is required. College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Significant relevant work experience required. Preferably 5-7 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry.

Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience preferred.

• Prior experience with engine systems or engine‑related components is strongly preferred and will significantly enhance effectiveness in this role.

• Lead SEP Assembly Quality across all assembly lines and engine test operations, aligning team objectives, priorities, and execution to consistently meet or exceed plant and customer expectations.

• Due to the nature of this role, which supports multiple shifts, flexibility in work hours is highly valued. Standard hours are typically 7:30 a.m. to 4:00/5:00 p.m.; however, the selected candidate should be willing to adjust their schedule as needed, including occasional early start times (as early as 6:00–6:30 a.m.) approximately two to three times per month, and limited weekend support in emergency situations.

• Develop and lead Quality Engineering talent
  , building strong technical capability, leadership depth, and a culture of accountability, ownership, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Foster a highly collaborative Quality team
  , encouraging peer support, knowledge sharing, and joint problem‑solving across lines and functions.

• Drive quality performance by setting clear…