VPI - Site Quality Engineer - Senior

We’re seeking a talented VPI - Site Quality Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Quality for our Columbus, IN location 

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

• Champion Customer Focus: Build strong customer relationships and deliver solutions that consistently reflect customer needs and expectations.
• Communicate with Clarity: Tailor messages to diverse audiences and ensure information is delivered clearly, effectively, and with purpose.
• Apply Manufacturing Expertise: Implement process, equipment, and application changes that strengthen operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Influence Quality Decisions: Engage stakeholders, facilitate constructive dialogue, and guide balanced decisions that uphold Quality priorities.
• Lead APQP Excellence: Drive structured, measurable quality planning processes that ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to industry standards.
• Advance Measurement Science: Analyze measurement systems to identify uncertainty sources and strengthen metrology practices across disciplines.
• Solve Complex Problems: Use systematic, data‑driven methods to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and mentor others in effective problem‑solving approaches.
• Drive Vision and Execution: Inspire others by articulating a compelling vision, managing projects effectively, and ensuring quality systems and tools deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.

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

• Technical Certifications & Quality Expertise: Success requires IATF Internal Auditor certification, VDA knowledge, and solid command of core tools, GD&T, and foundational 6S and welding concepts to ensure robust quality oversight.
• Leadership & Team Development: You’ll lead, coach, and mentor Team Leaders, Technicians, and Inspectors while defining team strategy, driving engagement, and managing the MNC area to meet commitments.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Applying statistical tools, interpreting graphical data, and using metrics to verify products and processes will be essential for effective change management and continuous improvement.
• Customer, Supplier & Audit Management: You’ll manage customer and supplier concerns through root‑cause analysis, ensure accountability to prevent recurrence, and actively participate in internal/external audits and customer visits.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
Demonstrated role competence is required. College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Intermediate level of experience required. Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry. Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing or quality experience required.

• IATF Internal Auditor Certification and VDA knowledge are required.
• Core Tools knowledge (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) is required.
• GD&T proficiency is required.
• 6S knowledge is desired.
• Welding knowledge is desired.
• Leadership experience in coaching and mentoring Team Leaders, Technicians, and Inspectors; ability to define team strategy, drive engagement, and manage MNC area responsibilities.
• Change Management capability, including verifying products and processes, developing key performance measures, and analyzing data to support improvement decisions.
• Statistical analysis skills, including applying statistical tools, interpreting performance graphics, and making data‑driven decisions with clear action plans.
• Customer and Supplier concern management, including leading root‑cause analysis, documenting learnings, ensuring team accountability, and preventing recurrence through robust corrective actions.
• Audit participation, including supporting internal and external audits and coordinating customer visits as needed.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.