Product Design Technician - Level I

Key Responsibilities:

Develops capability to ensure model and drawing quality. Learns to create and maintain product specifications utilizing Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing. Utilizes Computer Aided Design (CAD) data management tools for configuration control and to maintain security. Acquires knowledge to apply company, industry, national, and international standards. Learns to processes internal engineering work requests. Engages with required functional areas as needed. Attends classes and training programs and makes appropriate progress necessary to build skill and knowledge. 

Competencies:
Mechanical Design Modeling and Analysis - Creates Computer Aided Design models in accordance with Cummins' standards to represent architectural or product level system design concepts, and to enable completion of various system-level computer analyses such as Dimensional Variation Analysis and Finite Element Analysis.

Mechanical Design of Mechanical Systems - Acquires and applies an in-depth understanding of mechanical systems through working knowledge that guides a designer’s ability to create innovative and sound design concepts to meet Cummins and customer expectations; designs for requirements of all lifecycle stages by considering the customer requirements in different operating environments to ensure a robust system.

Mechanical Design Specification - Creates complete specifications in the form of solid models, configured engineering bill of materials and detailed drawings that cross-functionally communicate the information required to manufacture and inspect a product per its design intent; considers national, international, industry, and Cummins’ standards that accurately and concisely define the part specification.

Product Configuration and Change Management - Establishes a baseline of identified product artifacts to be placed under configuration management; releases, tracks, controls and communicates changes from concept to obsolescence often through work requests; establishes and maintains the integrity of the product artifact baselines.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.

Must meet the minimum educational requirements to be ready to start a formal apprenticeship or training program.

Registration in a regionally certified apprenticeship learning or training program required.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Minimal or no work experience required.

• Create and maintain product specifications using Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Develop and manage 3D models and engineering drawings using Creo CAD.
• Utilize Windchill/PLM for CAD data and configuration management.
• Apply knowledge of castings, sheet metal, and forgings in product design.
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, national, and international engineering standards.
• Process and execute internal engineering work requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support engineering and product development activities.
• Participate in Drawing Quality Reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering problems.
• Results-driven with the ability to deliver under challenging timelines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Expertise in creating solid models, engineering BOMs (EBOMs), and detailed manufacturing drawings to support production and inspection.