Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Systems

The Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Systems role is a critical position that applies specialized knowledge of engineering principles and design practices to create optimized design concepts and mechanical design specifications. This role requires a deep understanding of application, cost, weight, performance, reliability, durability, manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of technical problem-solving and quality decision-making, with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in projects and commissioning. Experience in low voltage systems, powergen, and power plants is preferred, along with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

This role involves leading cross-functional and cross-discipline technical experts and senior-level designers to communicate component and subsystem design intent through a thorough Design Review package. The Senior Project Engineer will lead design decision-making, apply and execute design processes, and provide independent leadership for projects or components with greater elements of ambiguity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the negotiation with cross-functional and cross-discipline technical experts and senior-level designers to communicate the component and subsystem design intent through a thorough Design Review package.
• Leading the design decision-making in the areas of component and subsystem design concept selection, concept optimization, and design specifications.
• Applying and leading the execution of processes such as Critical Design Decisions, System Design and Validation Consideration Checklist, Design Review, and tools such as iDFMEA, DVA, GD&T, CREO, ANSYS Workbench.
• Providing independent leadership for smaller business impact projects or ownership of complex components, products, systems, or services with greater elements of ambiguity.
• Coordinating and directing work amongst technicians and temporary student employees, and assisting in the transfer of knowledge to lesser experienced engineers.
• Providing support and guidance to influence technical direction within a project team and continuing to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.

Qualifications and competencies include:

• Cross-Functional Design Integration - Translates the value package requirements that include the voices of many stakeholders into virtual designs, and communicates the capability of the design through an approved cross-functional design review.
• Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems - Acquires and applies an in-depth understanding of mechanical systems through working knowledge that guides a designer’s ability to create innovative and sound design concepts to meet Cummins and customer expectations; designs for requirements of all lifecycle stages by considering the customer requirements in different operating environments to ensure a robust system.
• Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis - Creates Computer Aided Design models in accordance with Cummins' standards and best practices.