Cummins Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Product Design Technician - Level IV - OFFC
Lakewood, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$30.77/hr - $46.15/hrCummins Inc. is seeking a talented Product Design Technician - Level IV to join their team specializing in Engineering. In this role, you will lead and mentor design technicians while ensuring product quality and integrity through specialized design knowledge and effective communication.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Lead with authority and clarity. Guide Product Design Technicians, prioritize work effectively, and ensure engineering requests are ready for execution—setting the tone for team
Apply specialized design knowledge to elevate product quality. Your expertise in creating and maintaining specifications ensures that Cummins products meet or exceed company, industry, and global standards
Ensure drawing and model integrity from concept to release. Checking models and drawings before release and participating in Drawing Quality Reviews safeguards the accuracy and reliability of every design
Mentor and train designers across experience levels. Foster growth and consistency by sharing your knowledge, coaching others, and reinforcing best practices in design and documentation
Create assemblies and concept models that ensure seamless fit and function. Collaborating with engineering, you will generate designs that integrate perfectly with mating parts and support efficient manufacturing
Analyze and validate designs using cutting-edge tools. Your ability to assess design adequacy will reduce errors, improve performance, and streamline the development process
Evaluate engineering risks to strengthen product reliability . By applying structured methods (such as FMEA, fault tree analysis, or hazard assessments), you will identify potential failure modes early and recommend mitigation strategies that protect performance and safety
Deep mechanical systems knowledge fuels innovative design. You must understand how mechanical systems behave across environments and lifecycle stages to create designs that meet both Cummins and customer expectations
Precision in specifications ensures manufacturability and inspection accuracy. Produce solid models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials that clearly communicate design intent across teams and meet all relevant standards
Strong configuration and change management keeps product data aligned and secure. Success requires tracking and controlling design changes from concept to obsolescence, maintaining the integrity of product baselines throughout
Lifecycle thinking ensures designs are robust and future-proof. By considering customer needs in various operating conditions, you’ll create systems that perform reliably over time and across use cases
Cross-functional communication bridges design with execution. You must tailor your messaging to different audiences to ensure alignment and clarity at every stage
System-level design thinking connects parts to the whole. Your ability to represent architectural and product-level concepts ensures that individual components integrate seamlessly into larger systems
Commitment to standards drives consistency and quality. Adhering to Cummins, industry, national, and international standards guarantees that your work meets the highest benchmarks of excellence
Qualification
Required
High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required
Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience
Deep mechanical systems knowledge fuels innovative design
Precision in specifications ensures manufacturability and inspection accuracy
Strong configuration and change management keeps product data aligned and secure
Lifecycle thinking ensures designs are robust and future-proof
Cross-functional communication bridges design with execution
System-level design thinking connects parts to the whole
Commitment to standards drives consistency and quality
Preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Project management and time management
Technical writing and communication (clear documentation and reporting)
Stakeholder management and cross-functional teamwork
Ability to write technical reports, present findings, and communicate with suppliers/customers in business settings
Experience with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs)
Teardown, assembly/disassembly, and inspection of mechanical components
Drafting/GD&T skills
Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, casting, welding, forming, etc.)
Practical troubleshooting of equipment, test rigs, or prototypes
Benefits
Relocation Package
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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