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Military Fellowship Program: Service Engineering Product Specialist

AT Cummins
Cummins

Military Fellowship Program: Service Engineering Product Specialist

Columbus, IN

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

(Must be a current participant in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program to apply)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Service Engineer Product Specialist , who is a current participant in the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program . This role is ideal for someone with strong project management skills and the ability to effectively communicate progress and updates across teams. The ideal candidate will be proficient in technical writing and data analysis, with hands-on experience using tools such as Power BI and Excel. A key focus of this position is supporting the development of service publications, including the owner's and maintenance manuals for a new engine platform. While templates are already in place, the candidate will be responsible for enhancing and customizing these documents to ensure they are comprehensive, accurate, and tailored to the platform's unique features. Additionally, the role involves building and maintaining Power BI dashboards to summarize and visualize service data, enabling better decision-making and operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both technical documentation and data-driven service strategies within a dynamic engineering environment.

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

  • Lead investigations into product or system problems, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as the seven-step approach and tools like the product development roadmap.
  • Anticipate potential field issues and deliver robust technical solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Prepare the service channel for new product launches by ensuring availability of parts, tools, accurate diagnostics, and customer care readiness.
  • Collaborate with technical experts to drive proactive engineering decisions based on failure analysis and data trends.
  • Manage and coach teams on large-scale development or issue resolution projects.
  • Independently lead smaller projects or own complex components, systems, or services with high ambiguity and accountability.
  • Execute and improve established work processes and systems while developing deeper product and technology knowledge.
  • Coordinate work among technicians and student employees, and mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Provide technical guidance and influence direction within project teams.
  • Operate as a recognized subject matter expert within a specific discipline or product area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Field Investigation and Support
  • Effectively gathers, analyzes, and communicates technical information between internal teams and the service channel. Utilizes structured problem-solving methodologies to resolve product or process issues swiftly and to the satisfaction of customers.
  • Product Failure Reporting & Corrective/Preventive Action (CAPA) Systems
  • Leads the end-to-end process for capturing, prioritizing, and resolving product failures. Employs cross-functional collaboration, rigorous root cause analysis, failed parts handling, data management tools, and project management practices to enhance product reliability.
  • Product Problem Solving
  • Applies a structured, customer-focused approach to problem resolution. Identifies assignable causes, implements robust data-driven solutions, and addresses systemic root causes to prevent recurrence and ensure long-term product performance.
  • Product Serviceability Requirements & Review
  • Develops and publishes clear, safe, and effective service procedures. Ensures that repairable components are accessible and that serviceability is embedded in product design.
  • Technical Customer Management
  • Serves as the primary technical liaison to customers. Provides engineering documentation, training, and integration support while managing product changes to minimize customer disruption through structured change control and proactive communication.
  • Technical Service Information
  • Creates and maintains accurate, accessible service documentation and diagnostic tools to enable efficient troubleshooting and repair, maximizing customer uptime and service quality.
  • Builds Networks
  • Establishes and nurtures strong formal and informal relationships across organizational boundaries to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Delivers clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communications across multiple formats, ensuring alignment and understanding among diverse stakeholders.
  • Decision Quality
  • Makes timely, well-informed decisions that align with organizational goals and drive progress, even in high-pressure or uncertain situations.
  • Drives Results
  • Demonstrates a consistent track record of achieving goals and delivering high-impact outcomes, even in challenging environments.
  • Manages Complexity
  • Synthesizes large volumes of complex, and sometimes conflicting, information to develop clear insights and effective solutions.
  • Resourcefulness
  • Optimizes the use of available resources to overcome obstacles and achieve objectives efficiently and effectively.
  • Values Differences
  • Champions diversity and inclusion by recognizing and leveraging the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals from varied backgrounds.
  • Cross-Functional Design Integration
  • Translates stakeholder requirements into virtual product designs. Facilitates cross-functional design reviews to ensure alignment and validate design capabilities.
  • Product Development Execution, Monitoring & Control
  • Plans, coordinates, and executes product development activities aligned with technical and business requirements. Monitors progress, manages risks, and ensures product performance meets or exceeds expectations throughout the lifecycle.
  • Product Failure Mode Avoidance
  • Identifies and mitigates potential failure modes by analyzing system interfaces, functions, and interactions. Applies design controls and prioritization techniques to enhance product reliability.
  • Systems Thinking
  • Defines and analyzes systems holistically, considering lifecycle, context, and interdependencies. Uses models and integration methods to predict behavior and implement effective system modifications.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

  • College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or appropriate STEM field is required.
  • Post-graduate (Master's) degree relevant to this discipline area may be required for select roles.
  • This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

  • Prior Senior or Lead Engineer equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving and quality decision making. Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be a current participant of the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program
  • Skilled in project management and communication of updates against plans
  • Skilled in technical writing
  • Skilled in data analysis and data analysis tools (i.e. PowerBI, Excel, etc.)
  • Looking to help with some publications and set aside owners manual and maintenance manual for new engine platform
  • The template has been made, need to help develop and make these manuals unique and detailed
  • Build dashboards in power bi, familiarity with data analysis, summarizing data to get an overview and assess all the information

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $85600

Max Salary $128400

ReqID 2416120

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.

Client-provided location(s): Columbus, IN, USA
Job ID: Cummins-R-053AFA1E523443568E03A23481C3DE3E
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement