**DESCRIPTION** We are looking for a talented Senior Supplier Development Engineer to join our team specializing in Quality for Cummins Inc. in Troy, MI. **In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:** 1. **Relationship Building** : Strengthening connections with external suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to enhance quality and business outcomes. 2. **Supplier Selection Support** : Assisting in the cross-functional process of selecting suppliers for various components. 3. **Manufacturing Collaboration** : Working with external suppliers to ensure their manufacturing processes meet engineering standards and customer requirements. 4. **Quality Planning** : Utilizing APQP processes, AIAG tools, and Cummins specialty tools to develop zero-defect components within the supply base. 5. **Continuous Improvement** : Contributing to product and process improvement projects using methodologies like lean and six-sigma. 6. **Supplier Audits** : Conducting audits to mitigate risks, ensure supplier readiness, and improve supplier performance. 7. **Quality Improvement Plans** : Supporting initiatives to enhance supplier performance and address quality issues. 8. **Problem Resolution** : Leading root cause analysis, developing corrective actions, and verifying their effectiveness to resolve supplier-related quality challenges. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** 1. **Technical Interpretation Skills** : Ability to apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles and Engineering Standards to interpret technical requirements and improve product design. 2. **Manufacturing Process Design Expertise** : Knowledge of manufacturing technology to design processes that consistently meet technical and customer requirements. 3. **Process Validation Proficiency** : Use of core automotive tools (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, Source Release, and PPAP) to validate manufacturing processes. 4. **Quality Standards Knowledge** : Understanding of quality standards like ISO9001:2015 and IATF16949 to develop compliant procedures and processes. 5. **Statistical Analysis Skills** : Application of statistical tools to influence decision-making and drive process improvements. 6. **Supplier Quality Project Management** : Ability to apply APQP skills to develop and execute quality plans, facilitating cross-functional collaboration with external suppliers. **QUALIFICATIONS** **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:** + Preferably, a minimum of 3 years experience in a Manufacturing or Engineering role in the automotive industry, or a similarly regulated industry. **Job** Quality **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** Remote **Job Type** Exempt - Experienced **Min Salary** $85600 **Max Salary** $128400 **ReqID** 2410643 **Relocation Package** No **Cummins and E-Verify** 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 the right to work using E-Verify and 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. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.