Project Manager - Functional Safety

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Functional Safety Product Advisor to join our team specializing in Engineering in Columbus, IN.

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

• Problem Resolution : Investigate and resolve electronic application and systems issues, ensuring smooth operation and minimal downtime.

• Process Improvement : Develop and enhance electronic application and systems development processes, contributing to more efficient and effective workflows.

• Quality Decisions : Gather input from various stakeholders to provide recommendations that lead to high-quality product decisions.

• Design and Calibration : Make critical decisions in electronic and electrical system design, calibration, and testing, directly impacting the performance and quality of subsystems.

• Mentorship : Review the work of less-experienced developers and testers, ensuring robust and efficient designs while coaching and developing future technical experts.

• Leadership : Lead problem resolution for complex systems with significant business impact, demonstrating strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• Process Development : Drive the development and improvement of work processes and systems across functions and business units, enhancing overall efficiency and effectiveness.

• Team Coordination : Coordinate and direct technical project teams, fostering collaboration and ensuring successful project outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Technical Expertise : Develop a deep understanding of mechatronics systems, including electronic hardware and interconnections, to effectively measure and control systems within Cummins' products.

• Integration Skills : Combine various parts or sub-systems to achieve optimal performance, reliability, cost, and quality. Utilize Cummins' standard tools, processes, and best practices for machine integration and optimization.

• Modeling and Simulation : Use computational tools and methods to predict and analyze product functions, impacting design decisions at the system, sub-system, and component levels.

• Problem-Solving Abilities : Implement robust, data-driven solutions to product problems, identify root causes, and recommend actions to prevent recurrence, ensuring customer protection.

• Requirements Engineering : Translate stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements, establish acceptance criteria, and track requirements throughout the system lifecycle. Assess the impact of changes on project scope, schedule, and resources.

• Systems Thinking : Define and analyze the system of interest, understand its context and interactions, and use appropriate methods and models to predict behavior and devise modifications for desired outcomes.

• Communication and Networking : Build effective relationships inside and outside the organization, and develop multi-mode communications that address the unique needs of different audiences.

• Innovation and Decision-Making : Cultivate new and better ways for the organization to succeed, make timely and quality decisions, manage ambiguity and complexity, and continuously optimize work processes.

• Diversity and Inclusion : Recognize and value different perspectives and cultures, fostering an inclusive environment.

• Control Systems : Specify and configure software features for open/closed loop controls, ensuring proper interaction between mechanical, hydraulic, chemical, and electronic systems to achieve desired states.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 Technical Specialist/Specialist Engineering equivalent work experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of technical problem solving, quality decision making and providing technical direction and leadership to a project team(s).

• Knowledge of MS Office tools is preferred

Additional Responsibilities:

• Be Cummins recognized hazard analysis and risk assessment (HARA) expert which includes coaching and supporting the creation of BU HARAs

• Create and improve functional safety training plan and training modules

• Participate as independent reviewer in functional safety confirmation reviews

• Attend and support functional safety compliance through forums such as ECAR and C-reviews

• Participate in functional safety related industry groups that will benefit Cummins

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faither estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate's qualifications and experience where appropriate.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Experienced

Min Salary $112000

Max Salary $168000

ReqID 2409443

Relocation Package No

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