Mechanical Engineering Associate - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineering Associate to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Columbus, IN. 

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

• Manages and schedules tests; designs more effective test methods and equipment; develops and modifies testing software; develops and executes reliability/durability test plans; leads the troubleshooting process; verifies proposed solutions; organizes test schedules, issues, and document teardown observations; manages hardware upgrades; designs and procures fixtures for special tests; creates all test forms needed for raw data, posts hardware test measurements and test summaries; facilitates the prioritization process for testing and maintenance of the database.  
• Works with performance engineers to develop measurement techniques; leads development execution of customer/supplier agreements with test cell engineers; leads retest hardware compliance and provides test support to resolve test issues; manages/leads test cell and engine issue resolution process; manages engine teardown consensus reviews, including data analysis, test and teardown reports. 
• Participates in and leads Failure Mode Effects Analysis ; performs data analysis and documentation of systems tests and calibration reviews in technical reports; presents test finding; prepares problem resolution Information for Failure Incident Reporting Group meetings; participates in problem solving teams for the Failure Incident Reporting Group and Rapid Problem Solving processes and maintains tracking systems for failed parts and warranty issues; may have responsibility for all issues of a specific component; advises internal and external customers in the repair and investigation of new failure modes; manages data entry to assure all failures are captured; leads Failure Incident Reporting Group meetings and reports on incidents by providing corrective actions; supports test cell, test vehicle, field test units and Original Equipment Manufacturing customers in troubleshooting control system related problems from both hardware and software perspective.  
• Understands and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to systems; participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.  
• Develops and conducts training programs; provides counseling, mentoring, and coaching.  
• Serves as company representatives in various capacities to customers, suppliers, and outside agencies. Interacts effectively with all of employees throughout the company.
• Exercises independent decision-making and initiative in determining what needs to be done and planning and implementing the needed activities; performs problem solving, creative technical and analytical work, budget management, and hands-on applications; coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.  
• Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops, leads, and participates in improvement projects. Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.  
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.  
• Shares work with exempt and other OCU employees as required.  
• Manages own work and maintain a flexible schedule in order to meet the demands of priority work; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.  
• Travels as required by the position.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

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

• Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

• Data Acquisition - Prepares samples, verifies equipment calibration and performs tests according to an approved standard procedure or work instruction in a manner which ensures, and results in, data that can be trusted and delivered to the engineer or customer.

• Data Reporting - Prepares documentation in a manner which clearly organizes and presents testing methods, instrument settings, the data and analysis to allow the engineer and customer to understand the results and form accurate conclusions and recommendations.

• Product Function Test System Design - Interprets test equipment specifications from test standards or lab customer requirements; selects and integrates appropriate equipment, instrumentation and software to control boundary conditions and collect measurement data; assesses capability of the lab equipment against the requirements and support infrastructure.

• Test Setup and Configuration - Interprets test plan to determine optimal location and orientation within a test space in accordance with local safety and environmental requirements and fabricates required system with appropriate materials.

• Test Article Build - Assembles test articles according to test requirements, including all necessary installation or accommodations for instrumentation, in a manner that allows the test articles to successfully undergo product functional test.

• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance - Interprets machine and tool maintenance records and data to develop and execute preventative and predictive management strategies to drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing process.

• Data Quality - Identifies, understands and corrects flaws in data that supports effective information governance across operational business processes and decision making.

• Problem Solving - Solves problems and may mentor others on effective problem solving by using a systematic analysis process by leveraging industry standard methodologies to create problem traceability and protect the customer; determines the assignable cause; implements robust, data-based solutions; identifies the systemic root causes and ensures actions to prevent problem reoccurrence are implemented.

• Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
High school diploma, GED or equivalent required with Department of Labor Certification OR Associates degree from an accredited program in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience OR Bachelors degree in a related field. 
Experience: 
Department of Labor Certification OR four year experience/education requirement accomplished through either Bachelors degree in related field OR associates degree in related field and at least two years of relevant experience. 

• Responsibilities:  
  • Support of X-platform system teams, including air handling, lube and cooling, power cylinder, and fuel system integration. 
  • Testing Support: 
  • Supports and troubleshoots engineering testing in multiple locations including test cells and vehicles.
  • Manages schedules and organizes tests and issues; provides input to the prioritization process for testing.
  • Independently creates mapping test plans according to existing standards or the needs of the project. 
  • Provides support to resolve test issues; leads the test/measurement and issue resolution process; may lead the development and execution of customer/supplier agreements with engineers.
  • Supports issue resolution via FIRG/7-step process as an issue owner or support team member.
  • Performs data analysis and documents in Technical Reports; presents test findings.
  • Support engine teardown activities including, but not limited to: part inspections, PAL updates, presentation of findings, support of off-site team members (photos, inspections), part tagging and disposition. 
  • Knows and complies with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Interacts effectively and cross-functionally with all employees throughout the company.
  • Effective use of site specific work order systems including labs, machine shop, and OneMove
• Competencies:  
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
  • Effective communication (both written and oral)
  • Basic understanding of: 
    • Matlab  
    • Calterm and Cyflex
    • RV&S (requirements, DVP&R, FIRG, and test article management)
    • Windchill: pulling CES, EPs, and prints, publishing CTRs
    • Pulling data: DARTs, Logger data, vehicle data
    • Print reading, including GD&T
  • Solid foundation in Physics and Mathematics
    • Physics: statics, dynamics, fluid dynamics, basics of thermodynamics/heat transfer
    • Mathematics: geometry, trigonometry, basic understanding of calculus
  • Advanced understanding of: 
    • Engine systems, including sub-system interactions, engine performance, troubleshooting
    • Test cell set up and capabilities
    • Engine/vehicle integration
• Expectations:  
  • Full time on-site support. 
  • Core work hours to match engineering (8-5)
  • Independent and self-motivated 
  • Present findings from testing, FIRG, etc. to cross-functional audiences 
  • Attendance of platform/program specific meetings as necessary