Manufacturing Engineer - Senior

We are looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer – Senior to join our team specialising in Manufacturing for our Manufacturing Engineering department in Darlington, United Kingdom.

This role is not hybrid. It will be site-based at our Cummins Darlington Engine Plant.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Safety:
  Create and maintain a safe working environment for all areas of the assembly line. Adhere to and promote site safety rules. Set an example to the rest of the team.

• Lead Team Development:
  Manage, support and develop team members, identify skills gaps and training needs. Perform regular 1-to-1 meetings with team members. Manage team holidays and shift working strategy

• Lead manufacturing projects:
  Drive end‑to‑end delivery of process and equipment changes that directly support safety, quality, and production goals.

• Improve manufacturing processes:
  Own the manufacturing process and the PFMEA documents. Apply advanced manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance across key operations.

• Implement continuous improvement:
  Use recognised CI tools to reduce waste, improve flow, and strengthen standard work.

• Shape manufacturing standards:
  Develop, refine, and embed manufacturing standards, methods, and documentation across the site.

• Influence key stakeholders:
  Communicate effectively with leaders, cross‑functional teams, and external partners to drive alignment and progress.

• Design ergonomic workstations:
  Create safe, efficient, and ergonomic work environments that support operator wellbeing and productivity.

• Solve complex problems:
  Use structured problem‑solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.

• Develop tooling and fixtures:
  Select and design effective tooling solutions that ensure product quality and process stability.

• Change Management:
  Embrace and adhere to the change management process. Execute changes with minimal disruption.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Manufacturing engineering experience:
  Proven background in process development, equipment changes, or production engineering.

• Continuous improvement capability:
  Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies.

• Technical documentation skills:
  Ability to produce clear, accurate process instructions and standards. Must be able to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and machine operating manuals.

• Stakeholder leadership:
  Skilled in leading cross‑functional teams and influencing decision‑makers.

Education/

Experience:

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to equipment, tooling, or process optimisation.

• Evidence of problem‑solving capability using structured methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, or similar.

• Proven experience in managing a team in a manufacturing environment.

• Communication must be able to communicate clearly on all levels across all departments within the plant.

• Experience in Project Management shows the ability to lead multiple projects and deliver results.

• Knowledge of Manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing tools.

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc).

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2429814

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No