Product Engineering Specialist

Company: Cummins
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Location: Cwmbrân
Job Description:

We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Meritor – Sustaining Department in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.

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

  • Drive high‑quality product development by executing established technical work at the sub‑system and component level across multiple stages of the product life cycle.

  • Act as a central point of coordination between product line engineers, systems teams, customer teams, purchasing, suppliers, and manufacturing to enable informed, timely decisions.

  • Translate stakeholder input into clear technical recommendations that support sound design, test, and project execution decisions.

  • Apply engineering knowledge and experience to progress projects efficiently while maintaining quality, safety, and performance standards.

  • Lead and improve the application of engineering processes and tools such as ESW, iDFMEA, FIRG, 7‑step problem solving, and design review checklists to strengthen decision‑making.

  • Independently own components, systems, or smaller business‑impact projects, managing ambiguity with full accountability to project teams.

  • Develop, execute, and continuously improve work processes and systems within the functional discipline to enhance team effectiveness.

  • Provide technical guidance and coordination to technicians, students, and less‑experienced engineers, supporting capability building and knowledge transfer.

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

  • Strong capability in designing and applying open‑and closed‑loop control systems, with a solid understanding of how software interacts with mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, and electronic systems.

  • Experience with product configuration and change management, including maintaining controlled baselines and managing changes throughout the full product life cycle.

  • In‑depth mechanical systems knowledge, enabling the creation of robust, innovative designs that meet Cummins and customer requirements across varied operating environments.

  • Proficiency in creating complete mechanical design specifications, including solid models, engineering bills of materials, and detailed drawings aligned with applicable standards.

Education/ Experience:

  • Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making.

  • Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalence

  • Advanced experience in design, development and/or project engineering experience, preferably in an automotive environment

  • Have a working knowledge of CAD, preferably Pro-Engineer Creo 2

  • Have practical experience of test methodology and test procedures

  • Understand manufacturing methods and processes

  • Understand complex mechanisms and structures

  • Understand materials and stress/strain theory & FE Analysis

  • Be familiar with latest engineering methods

  • Excellent communication, presentation & report writing skills

  • Be able to work effectively within a team environment

  • Ability to speak a foreign language would be an advantage

  • Technical Expertise: A solid foundation in design and manufacturing, vehicle dynamics, and braking systems, along with knowledge of FEA techniques and CAD tools.

  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics and braking systems

  • Knowledge of FEA techniques and CAD tools

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt – Experienced

ReqID 2429325

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Posted: October 27th, 2026