We are looking for a talented Quality Engineer to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Oshkosh, WI
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Build strong cross-functional and supplier relationships to drive improved quality performance and align outcomes with business objectives.
- Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins quality methodologies to enhance supplier manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency.
- Support supplier audits and progressively lead low-risk audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement.
- Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action development to resolve supplier-related quality issues effectively.
- Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution of quality challenges.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to strengthen supplier capabilities.
- Support quality performance planning for specific products or supplier segments to improve overall supply chain quality outcomes.
- Progress toward independently leading low-complexity quality initiatives, audits, and improvement projects, increasing impact and ownership over time.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Communicate effectively across suppliers, customers, and internal teams by tailoring messaging to diverse audiences and ensuring clear alignment on quality expectations.
- Build strong customer-focused relationships that drive trust, collaboration, and delivery of high-quality, customer-centric solutions.
- Apply auditing expertise and Quality Management Systems knowledge (ISO9001, IATF16949) to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve supplier processes.
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements (GD&T) to enhance manufacturability, measurability, and overall product quality.
- Leverage core quality and manufacturing tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, PPAP) to design, validate, and sustain zero-defect manufacturing and measurement systems.
- Utilize structured problem-solving, statistical analysis, and quality influence skills to drive root cause resolution, improve supplier performance, and lead data-driven quality decisions.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, 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:
Minimal level of relevant work experience required.
Preferred JDE, Minitab, Excel experience.