We are looking for a talented Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing team in Henderson, CO. Job Summary: Leads the planning, designing, purchasing, and implementation of changes to the manufacturing equipment and systems while leading and co-leading teams. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: • Driving safe, reliable processes — You lead end‑to‑end project work to design and implement manufacturing processes that meet safety, quality, and production goals. • Improving equipment performance — You apply advanced manufacturing principles to enhance equipment capability, stability, and efficiency. • Advancing continuous improvement — You elevate operational performance by using CI tools and rigorously applying Cummins standards. • Standardizing best practices — You lead the creation and refinement of manufacturing standards, working methods, and process documentation. • Influencing key stakeholders — You communicate with and influence external partners, business leaders, and cross‑functional teams to align decisions and outcomes. • Leveraging cross‑functional resources — You collaborate with internal and external experts to execute complex project assignments and deliver strong results. • Applying advanced manufacturing expertise — You bring deep knowledge of manufacturing principles to guide decisions, solve problems, and strengthen Cummins’ operational capability. • Coaching and relationship building — You maintain strong relationships and coach key stakeholders to ensure alignment, adoption, and sustained process excellence. To be successful in this role you will need the following: • Collaborative partnerships — Build strong cross‑functional relationships to align engineering, operations, HSE, and suppliers around shared manufacturing objectives. • Clear, adaptive communication — Deliver concise, audience‑specific communication that drives clarity, alignment, and safe execution across all stakeholders. • Health and safety leadership — Champion proactive safety behaviors, identify risks early, and reinforce an interdependent safety culture. • Drawing interpretation expertise — Integrate product and equipment drawings to design processes that meet specifications and ensure manufacturability. • Equipment and capital selection — Choose equipment that meets Cummins standards, supports production goals, and aligns with long‑term capability needs. • Data‑driven process modeling — Use digital tools to simulate processes, validate decisions, and drive continuous improvement before implementation. • Continuous improvement mindset — Identify waste, reduce variation, and apply CI methodologies to improve cost, quality, and throughput. • Structured problem solving — Apply systematic root‑cause analysis to implement robust corrective actions and prevent recurrence. Education, Licenses, Certifications: College, university, or degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) or related field, or equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience: Intermediate level of relevant work experience required. This role will support DBU Supply Chain sites in the West Region (Irvine, Denver, Edmonton). Core Responsibilities / Activities • Lead execution of manufacturing and capital projects from concept through implementation, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems to improve operational performance and manufacturing readiness. • Serve as the technical lead for cross-functional project teams, driving risk mitigation, issue resolution, equipment commissioning, and successful project delivery. Skill, Education, or Experience Requirements • Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field, with 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience. • Demonstrated experience leading manufacturing, industrialization, or capital projects in a production environment. • Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment installation and commissioning, process development, capacity analysis, and production readiness activities. • Experience applying engineering problem-solving and risk management tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Preferred Skills, Education, or Experience • Experience with automation, robotics, advanced manufacturing technologies. • Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) and experience managing project budgets, schedules, and cross-functional stakeholders. Compensation and Benefits Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.