Cummins Inc. is looking for a Product Design Technician - Level IV to join their Engineering team in Jamestown, NY, to elevate product quality, ensure drawing and model integrity, mentor designers, and evaluate engineering risks.
Requirements
- Deep mechanical systems knowledge fuels innovative design.
- Precision in specifications ensures manufacturability and inspection accuracy.
- Strong configuration and change management keeps product data aligned and secure.
- Lifecycle thinking ensures designs are robust and future-proof.
- System-level design thinking connects parts to the whole.
- Commitment to standards drives consistency and quality.
- Experience with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs).
- Teardown, assembly/disassembly, and inspection of mechanical components.
- Drafting/GD&T skills
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, casting, welding, forming, etc.)
- Practical troubleshooting of equipment, test rigs, or prototypes
Responsibilities
- Apply specialized design knowledge to elevate product quality.
- Ensure drawing and model integrity from concept to release.
- Create assemblies and concept models that ensure seamless fit and function.
- Analyze and validate designs using cutting-edge tools.
- Evaluate engineering risks to strengthen product reliability.
- Produce solid models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials that clearly communicate design intent across teams and meet all relevant standards.
- Track and control design changes from concept to obsolescence, maintaining the integrity of product baselines throughout.
Other
- Lead with authority and clarity.
- Guide Product Design Technicians, prioritize work effectively, and ensure engineering requests are ready for execution—setting the tone for team
- Mentor and train designers across experience levels.
- Foster growth and consistency by sharing your knowledge, coaching others, and reinforcing best practices in design and documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Project management and time management
- Technical writing and communication (clear documentation and reporting)
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional teamwork
- Ability to write technical reports, present findings, and communicate with suppliers/customers in business settings.
- Cross-functional communication bridges design with execution.
- High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
- Regionally applicable certification or two year Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
- Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
