Product Engineering Specialist

We are looking for a talented  
** Product Engineering Specialist
** to join our team specializing in  
** Engineering
* * for our Cummins Inc. facility in  
** Troy, MI** .

** In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:*
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** Drive high-quality product decisions
** by synthesizing input from technical managers, project leaders, manufacturing engineers, and supplier partners into clear, actionable recommendations.

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** Advance projects efficiently without compromising quality
** by applying academic foundations and hands-on experience to make sound day‑to‑day technical, analytical, and coordination decisions.

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** Enable cross** ‑
** discipline execution
** by defining and coordinating analysis, testing, and work instructions that ensure aligned progress across engineering and manufacturing functions.

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** Strengthen decision-making rigor
** through effective application and continuous improvement of ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, and structured problem‑solving tools such as 7‑step problem solving and design review checklists.

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** Provide independent technical leadership
** by owning smaller business-impact projects or complex components/systems with ambiguity and full accountability to the project team.

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** Execute and mature engineering processes
** by independently applying established and emerging work systems while building deeper product and technology expertise.

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** Build team capability and capacity
** by coordinating technicians and student employees, and transferring knowledge to less‑experienced engineers through direct or indirect leadership.

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** Influence technical direction as a recognized specialist
** by guiding project teams, improving functional discipline processes at the site level, and continually developing critical competencies.

** To be successful in this role you will need the following:*
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** Lead end** ‑
** to** ‑
** end product development execution
** across the full lifecycle, aligning system requirements, technical profiles, quality targets, and project resources.

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** Drive product reliability
** through proactive failure‑mode avoidance, identifying system interfaces, functional interactions, and root causes using structured risk analysis methods.

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** Influence design decisions
** by applying modeling, simulation, and analytical tools to predict system, subsystem, and component‑level performance.

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** Define, control, and integrate system interfaces
** to ensure requirements compliance, executing integration plans that enabled early issue detection and resolution.

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** Solve complex product issues
** using data‑driven, customer‑protective problem‑solving processes, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

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** Manage product verification and validation** , negotiating requirements against capability, assessing test and simulation results, and documenting technical recommendations.

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** Establish configuration and change management discipline** , maintaining product baselines and controlling changes from concept through obsolescence.

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** Produce high** ‑
** quality technical documentation and communicate effectively
** across cross‑functional teams, enabling knowledge transfer, informing decisions, and producing consistent results.

** Education*
* + College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.

+ Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.

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

** Experience*
* + Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

+ Performing engineering analysis & design necessary for prototype, production, application and testing of axle/suspension, components and systems. This will include the use of CAD/CAE tools such as Creo/Pro-Engineer, Creo Simulate/Pro-Mechanica.

+ Manage all aspects of engineering products according to customer requirements with focus on coordinating project…