School to Work - Engineer

We are looking for a talented School to Work - Engineer to join our team specializing in Engineering for our Cummins Inc. facility in Troy, MI

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

• Contribute to the design and development of advanced brake systems by supporting engineering projects across air, hydraulic, disc, wedge, S‑Cam, and SAHR brake platforms for specialty and off‑highway applications.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to create 3D models and 2D drawings, supporting new product releases and sustaining activities throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Strengthen product quality and reliability by assisting with DFMEA, DFM/DFA, statistical analysis, DVP&R, and design and technical reviews.
• Support brake lab and testing activities by coordinating test development, tracking parts, managing priorities, and creating clear technical test reports.
• Investigate service parts and field returns to identify root causes and contribute to data‑driven design improvements.
• Enable project execution by managing purchase orders, meeting timelines, and ensuring engineering tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams by communicating proactively, contributing diverse ideas, and supporting shared engineering objectives.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment by following safety procedures, applying best practices, and continuously improving engineering processes.

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

• Strong mechanical engineering foundations and curiosity to learn brake system design across multiple product platforms and apply concepts throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Technical proficiency and modeling skills including 3D/2D CAD (Creo preferred), interpreting drawings, tolerances, and material specifications, and using core engineering tools (DFMEA, DFM/DFA, DVP&R).
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to analyze data, support testing and field investigations, and contribute to practical, data‑driven design improvements.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with cross‑functional groups, support engineers, present findings, and contribute diverse ideas.
• Strong organization and execution skills to manage test parts, documentation, purchase orders, and priorities while meeting project timelines.
• Commitment to safety, learning, and continuous improvement by following safety procedures, applying best practices, and maintaining a positive, proactive approach to challenges