Product Engineer

Posted 1 day 23 hours ago by Cummins Inc.

Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Gwent, Cwmbran, United Kingdom, NP441
Job Description

We are looking for a talented Product Engineer to join our team in Cwmbran, United Kingdom.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career engineering professional to contribute to the development, validation, and support of innovative products throughout the product lifecycle.

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

  • Support the development and delivery of current and future products through activities across the product lifecycle, from concept through to production and ongoing product support.

  • Investigate product issues, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and lead problem resolution activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.

  • Execute engineering processes and standard work practices to support Product Preceding Technology (PPT), Value Package Introduction (VPI), and Current Product Support (CPS) initiatives.

  • Collaborate with product line engineers, systems engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive informed engineering decisions.

  • Contribute to product verification and validation activities, including analysis, testing, interpretation of results, and technical recommendations.

  • Support product configuration and change management processes, ensuring engineering data and documentation remain accurate and controlled.

  • Participate in design reviews and cross-functional integration activities, helping ensure products meet customer, business, quality, and regulatory requirements.

  • Apply systems thinking and engineering analysis techniques to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.

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

  • Knowledge of engineering principles and product development processes, gained through academic study or industry experience.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical data and make informed recommendations.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective engagement with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • A proactive approach to learning, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Education/ Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

  • Relevant postgraduate or Master's degree would be advantageous but is not essential.

  • Experience gained through engineering placements, internships, university projects, or an early-career engineering role within a manufacturing or product-focused environment.

  • Exposure to product development, design engineering, validation, manufacturing support, or problem-solving activities would be beneficial.

  • Knowledge of design tools, CAD systems, FEA techniques, or engineering analysis methods would be advantageous.

  • Understanding of vehicle dynamics, braking systems, or other mechanical systems would be beneficial but is not required.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

  • An innovative and inventive approach to developing engineering solutions and improving product performance.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No