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We are looking for a talented Senior Supplier Quality Improvement Engineer to join our team specializing in Power Systems Business in Fridley, MN.

Your impact will happen in these and other ways:
• Responsible for Supplier Quality’s participation in the selection, management, development, problem solving, and assurance of defect-free performance of the direct material supplier chain. The objective of this work is to collaborate with the supplier and other resources at Cummins, leading the use of quality improvement tools and methods to achieve zero defects performance. This role also utilizes knowledge in manufacturing technology and product definition & function to achieve this outcome.
• Participates and / or leads Supplier Quality’s participation in the supplier evaluation, selection, and strategic sourcing and development processes.
• Responsible for our most challenging supplier corrective action situations including containment, fault tree analysis / identification of assignable cause, root cause analysis, permanent corrective actions, and overall effectiveness of the problem-solving process.
• Ensures suppliers select and use and adapt quality tools effectively for their industry and our requirements, especially the Advanced Product Quality Planning process.
• Collaborates with and leads suppliers to understand and meet all product requirements including compliance with the Cummins Supplier Handbook.
• Oversees the supplier quality resources for our most challenging new product introduction and current products to reduce supplier related issues, improve process capabilities, and ensure timely project launches.
• Responsible for determining that all requirements are met by the supplier for our most challenging new or changed products and the execution of the Production Part Approval Processes and the Advanced Product Quality Planning processes, including elements of Early Supplier Engagement and Zero Defects Mentality, for related Value Package Change Request and medium to high risk Value Package Introduction projects.
• Leads the measurement of supplier quality performance according to established procedures and is responsible to drive appropriate improvements to meet established targets.
• Responsible to lead the continuous improvement activities with suppliers in their efforts to reduce defects.
• Utilizes Cummins product functional and manufacturing technology knowledge in the execution of their role with suppliers, and represents their assigned suppliers’ technical processes and capabilities in internal technical discussions such as Drawing Quality Reviews, manufacturability reviews, etc.

Education, Licenses, Certifications
University, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience
Intermediate level of relevant work experience (4 plus years) required.
• Support multiple functions in Electronics and Peripheral Categories.
• Cultivate strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers & suppliers to leverage their assistance in quality initiatives.
• Accountability to ensure our processes, technologies meet the needs of business now & in the future. Knowledge of Supplier Quality Tools aligned to Electronics/Controls, Industrial manufacturing & Customer application.
• Work closely with the Power Systems Supplier Quality team to develop new suppliers & improve existing supply base.
• Lead problem solving teams both internally & externally to minimize production impact of quality defects. Knowledge of technical drawings and specifications along with their applications within Power Systems.
• Drive process integrity for supplier change management for Cummins product.
• Accountable to ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are being made visible and discussed at the right level & that process performance gets the appropriate attention from the Business Unit Leadership Team.

Compensation and Benefits
Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

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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 right to work using E-Verify. Cummins 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.
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