Job Information
Cummins Inc. Product Engineering Specialist - Pneumatic & Electro-Pneumatic Brake Control Valves in United Kingdom
DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a talented Product Engineering Specialist to join our team specialising in Pneumatic & Electro-Pneumatic Brake Control Valves for our Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems Business Unit in Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Drive Innovation: Lead the development of advanced pneumatic and electro-pneumatic brake control valves, enhancing the safety and efficiency of Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles.
Guide Design Excellence: Direct the design activities of both experienced and less experienced engineers, ensuring high-quality and innovative product designs.
Enhance Reliability: Lead DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) activities to identify and mitigate potential design risks, ensuring product reliability and safety.
Optimise Performance: Support the systems engineering group in creating detailed air/mass-flow analyses, contributing to the optimal performance of braking systems.
Facilitate Quality Decisions: Gather and integrate input from various stakeholders to make informed decisions that drive project progress without compromising quality.
Lead Process Improvement: Lead the development and improvement of work processes and systems, ensuring efficient and high-quality engineering practices across the business unit.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Software Controls and Systems engineering teams to ensure that products meet all required specifications and standards.
Mentor Future Leaders: Mentor and develop less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Expertise in Braking Systems: A solid understanding of braking system performance and its impact on vehicle dynamics.
Product Development Skills: Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute product development activities, ensuring alignment with requirements and technical profiles, while managing resources and quality expectations.
Problem-Solving Abilities: Proficiency in solving product issues by identifying root causes, implementing data-driven solutions, and preventing recurrence to protect customer interests.
Mechanical Design Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems to create innovative and robust design concepts that meet lifecycle requirements and customer expectations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics engineering, or any related engineering field. A master’s degree in engineering is highly desired.
Significant work experience with Pneumatic Braking Systems used in Medium and Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles.
Experience designing pneumatic or electro-pneumatic valves for Braking Controls.
Desirable: Experience with braking systems vehicle testing activities on test tracks/proving grounds (ABS, ASR, ESC, etc.).
Advantageous: Experience with vehicle network topology (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) and E&E architecture.
Job Engineering
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category Hybrid
Job Type Exempt - Experienced
ReqID 2405149
Relocation Package No