Quality Engineer

We are looking for a talented Quality Engineer to join our team specializing in Quality for our Cummins Inc. facility in Oshkosh, WI

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

• Build strong cross-functional and supplier relationships to drive improved quality performance and align outcomes with business objectives. 


• Apply APQP, AIAG tools, and Cummins quality methodologies to enhance supplier manufacturing processes and ensure product consistency. 


• Support supplier audits and progressively lead low-risk audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement. 


• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective action development to resolve supplier-related quality issues effectively. 


• Verify the effectiveness of corrective actions to ensure sustainable resolution of quality challenges. 


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to strengthen supplier capabilities. 


• Support quality performance planning for specific products or supplier segments to improve overall supply chain quality outcomes. 


• Progress toward independently leading low-complexity quality initiatives, audits, and improvement projects, increasing impact and ownership over time.

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

• Communicate effectively across suppliers, customers, and internal teams by tailoring messaging to diverse audiences and ensuring clear alignment on quality expectations. 
• Build strong customer-focused relationships that drive trust, collaboration, and delivery of high-quality, customer-centric solutions. 
• Apply auditing expertise and Quality Management Systems knowledge (ISO9001, IATF16949) to identify risks, ensure compliance, and improve supplier processes. 
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements (GD&T) to enhance manufacturability, measurability, and overall product quality. 
• Leverage core quality and manufacturing tools (APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, PPAP) to design, validate, and sustain zero-defect manufacturing and measurement systems. 
• Utilize structured problem-solving, statistical analysis, and quality influence skills to drive root cause resolution, improve supplier performance, and lead data-driven quality decisions.
  
  Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
  College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject required 
  This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 
  
  Experience: 
  Minimal level of relevant work experience required.

A minimum of 2 years of relevant manufacturing work experience is required

Preferred JDE, Minitab, Excel experience.