Industrial Engineer

Cummins Inc. • Whitakers, NC • 3d ago

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented Industrial Engineer to join our team in Rocky Mount, NC. In this role, you will help design, improve, and install the integrated manufacturing systems that bring together people, materials, equipment, and information to keep engine assembly running safely and efficiently. Working hands-on across the plant floor, you will own process documentation, standard work, and PFMEAs while applying Lean tools, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methods to cut cycle time, labor, and material-handling cost.

You will pair a working knowledge of AutoCAD and layout/simulation software with strong data-analysis skills to model processes, optimize plant layout and space utilization, and support Value Stream Mapping and new line introductions. Success in this role means turning production data into practical, validated improvements that raise productivity and quality across the operation.

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

Maintain process documentation, standard work, and PFMEAs that keep engine assembly consistent and audit-ready.

Optimize plant layout and space utilization to improve flow and make the best use of available floor space.

Lead Value Stream Mapping and transformation projects that expose and eliminate waste across production.

Deliver cost-reduction projects spanning labor, material handling, and cycle time to strengthen operational margins.

Drive Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma initiatives that lift productivity and build a lasting continuous-improvement culture.

Support new product and line introductions, validating processes before they scale to full production.

Design safe, ergonomic workstations that reduce injury risk and improve operator effectiveness.

Analyze make-vs-buy decisions with sound data to guide component and sub-assembly sourcing.

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

Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and continuous-improvement methodologies such as Kaizen and Six Sigma.

Hands-on familiarity with AutoCAD or similar layout tools and manufacturing simulation software.

Proficiency with data-analysis tools to translate production data into decisions and measurable improvements.

The ability to manage multiple process and cost-reduction projects at once in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies:

Communicates Effectively: Tailors clear, multi-mode communication to the needs of different audiences across the plant floor and project teams.

Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works across functions to meet shared operational objectives.

Continuous Process Improvement: Spots improvement opportunities and applies waste-reduction methods to lower cost and raise quality.

Health and Safety Fundamentals: Models proactive safety behaviors and contributes to an injury-free, interdependent culture.

Values Differences: Recognizes the value that different perspectives and backgrounds bring to the team.

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:

Basic level of relevant work experience required. 0-2 years in a manufacturing or operations environment (automotive preferred).

Key Responsibilities:

Track and maintain process documentation, standard work, PFMEA for engine assembly.

Support layout planning and plant optimization (space utilization)

Lead Value Stream Mapping and transformation projects

Implement cost reduction projects (labor, material handling, cycle time)

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives for productivity improvement.

Support new product / line introductions and process validation.

Required Skills

Strong knowledge of Lean Tools

Basic understanding of AutoCAD / layout tools and simulation software's

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Experience

2 years in manufacturing / operations environment (automotive preferred) required

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID 2433770

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

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