School To Work - Mechanical Engineering (Brake Engineering)

We are looking for a talented School To Work - Mechanical Engineering to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Troy, MI .

School To Work - Mechanical Engineering – Brake Engineering

This professional will be introduced to activities related to engineering projects in Brakes Engineering, where they will be supporting in the design process as well as sustaining activities that support engineering in analyzing and problem-solving vendor, manufacturing, and customer field questions. They will develop and strengthen skills in problem solving, product design and development, designing for manufacturing and quality of current and future products within Brakes Engineering across all stages of the product life cycle.

We provide opportunities to develop your career, make our community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve problems, and make products safer for the market.

In this role, you will be involved with the following:

The design of various brake platforms in the North America commercial vehicle market from S-cam and Wedge drum brakes to the EX+ disk brakes.

Brake design, 3D modeling and 2D detail drawing, workflow process of releasing new products and usage of all necessary Engineering tools for design, such as, DFMEA, DFM/DFA, statistical analysis, test reports, design review and tech reviews and DVP&R (Design validation Plan and Report).

Support engineers in coordinating and negotiating with brake lab activities including:

Developments, priorities and follow up on tests.

Track and manage test parts

Research activities.

Inspections on service parts or field returns investigation.

Create technical test reports.

Responsible to open and manage PO’s for brake engineering and other Engineering areas.

Understand and apply best practices and contribute to improve them.

Be compliant and understand Safety procedures to guarantee a safer environment to work.

Ensure timely completion of all project objectives.

Creating a positive attitude, quick learner and a team player with diverse ideas and viewpoints.

Understand and interpret drawings dimensions, geometric tolerances, and material specifications.

Contribute effectively toward team goals and work as a team member to ensure project completion.

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

Able to work as team player supporting cross-functional groups.

Excellent presentation skills, communication and proactive.

Committed to learning and focused on delivering project tasks.

Problem solving mindset.

Knowledge of MS Office and statistical tools.

3D/2D model software - Creo desired.

Education, Licenses, Certification

Be at least 16 years of age.

Currently a student in college or university pursuing bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or appropriate STEM field. Min. of 2 semester’s completion. highly preferred (4 semesters completed is a plus).

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

Physical Activities: Low to moderate

School to work Position – Hourly - 25 to 30 hours/week.

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

As Cummins continues to grow, you'll be provided with continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a culture that values your wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Here, you'll have the power to determine your future with innovative technology, a focus on sustainability and with a company positioned for long-term growth.

Cummins is an equal employment 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, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.

Attention Applicants:

As part of Cummins commitment to fair hiring practices and compliance with applicable law, any applicant may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth (DOB), or dates of school attendance or graduation from any additional documentation that they submit during the initial application process without any adverse consequence.