Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Cummins Inc.: Manufacturing / Quality Engineering – Leader

Cummins Inc. is a $18 billion, Fortune 200 company and the world’s largest independent producer and distributor of diesel engines and related components. Our continued success globally is predicated on the capability and extent of our product range, our commitment to new technology and the quality of our people.
Globally

Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (USA), Cummins serves customers in approximately 190 countries and territories through a network of more than 500 Company-owned and independent distributor locations and approximately 5,200 dealer locations.
Africa
Regionally, Cummins Africa operates across eleven countries, employs in excess 1500 people and is a recognized segment leader in the Mining and Power Generation market segments.

Purpose of the position
· Plans, designs, purchases, and/or implements integrated manufacturing assembly or fabrication processes in a manufacturing plant .
Responsibilities:
· Support production
· Lead, coach & mentor Manufacturing Engineers / Technician & Quality Engineers / Technicians in manufacturing, quality, safety principles, systems & people/team management
· Design, source and implement manufacturing, assembly & test equipment & processes to ensure compliance with Cummins safety and quality standard
· Evaluate and assist with AOP planning activities.
· Create & supports capital acquisition and capacity planning and change control.
· Define & create RFA and RFP administration
· Determines parts and tools needed in order to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification.
· Create & lead training programs for all levels of Manufacturing and operations competencies (including but not constrained to Operators, Technicians, Engineers)
· Act as an integrated team member of the manufacturing assembly team.
· Create the right environment for all employees. Drive Cummins Operating System implementation and improvements. Promote standardized work methods. Promote Safe Workplaces. Build a sense of ownership in the business for all employees.
· Lead and support continuous improvement projects.
· Develop and implement systems to determine key process measurements to evaluate the need for continuous improvement.
· Work with the production teams to accomplish the business goals. Increase throughput (fewer/faster/safer/more reliable processes)
· Cost reduction (scrap, indirect materials, fewer/faster/safer/more reliable processes)
· Quality Improvement – internal quality (scrap, process capability); external quality (BIS, AIS, warranty, PQC)
· Mistake proofing/Poke Yoke/fail-safing
· Improve station ergonomics and layouts by designing new assembly tooling and station layouts
· Works with engineering to identify problems with product and performance; recommends solutions or enhancements.
· Quality Improvement – internal quality (scrap, process capability); external quality (BIS, AIS, warranty, PQC)
· Champion and manage implementation of ISO9000 within CPGN
· Define and source required measurement and control equipment to ensure all product complies with Cummins and global quality standard
· Create & lead quality training programs for all levels of operations competencies (including but not constrained to Operators, Technicians, Engineers, support functions)
· Lead the use of the 5 Core Tools (where applicable)
1. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
2. Product Part Approval Process (PPAP)
3. Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
4. Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
5. Statical Process Control (SPC)
· Implement and manage a Non conformance system (Parts and processes)
· Implement, manage and monitor problem resolution process (7Step process, quality alerts)
· Manager the raising, investigation and resolution of CAR and SCAR
· Implement robust process and system audit program
· Develop and implement systems to determine key process measurements to evaluate the need for continuous improvement.
· Define, create and implement quality controls and processes to compliment the manufacturing, assembly and internal functional processes
· Provide routine information and reports necessary to enable others to act.
· Manage supplier quality relationship
· Partner with warranty to understand and improve customer facing issues
· Champion and lead 6Sigma for the entire operations team
· Develop and approve all process documentation and work instructions.
· Update and maintain the identified Quality System activities. Train users as appropriate
· Develop relationships with the Maintenance and Maintenance Tech Representatives and lead their improvement and knowledge of the equipment and processes within the area. Drive the Preventive Maintenance Activities
· Provide support as required for Material Review and Deviation activity.
· Develop and champion the implementation of specific QS9000 procedures.
· Develop and approve all process documentation and work instructions.
· Participate in system audits.
· Update and maintain the identified Quality System activities. Train users as appropriate.
· Provide routine information and reports necessary to enable others to act.
· Identify & lead specific projects aimed at reduction or elimination of the need for final functional tests on our products.
· Process Design Control Develop processes which comply with the established strategy and standards.
· Perform necessary activities to satisfy approval requirements for changes.
· Participate by providing needed information to support the engineering change control processes (EJR, MCR, PCR, Deviations, and Quality Alerts).
· Ensure line readiness for new product & existing product changes (ECC / VPI / VPC)
· Provide status report on customer concerns and Complaints in monthly Management Review.
· Maintain departmental technical files.

Required Skill and Experience
· 3-5 years of Manufacturing Engineering Experience desired
· 2 years manufacturing engineering experience and at least 1 year of quality engineering experience or 3 years of process engineering Experience with concentration in manufacturing and quality engineering
· in quality engineering in manufacturing environment desired
· The ability to lead others and to communicate cross-functionally is required.
· Good writing and oral presentation skills are required.
· Computer skills with CAD, statistical analysis tools, PC spreadsheet programs, and controls are desired.
· Technical ability and experience with test systems, fluids measurement, sensors, and data acquisition is desired.
· Machine design experience (hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical) is desired.
· Six Sigma


Qualification
BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent

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