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Cummins hires Manufacturing professionals across engineering, operations, and production roles at facilities throughout the United States. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates in this function, making it a realistic target if you're building a U.S. manufacturing career.
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Job Summary:
Actively promotes health, safety and environmental awareness and applies technical knowledge in the design, implementation and management of health, safety and environmental engineering controls within the site(s). Provides support cross-functionally to ensure compliance with Cummins internal requirements, applicable health, safety and environmental regulations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively demonstrates safety awareness and promotes a positive health, safety and environmental culture. Ensures employees are consulted and given the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures. Works cross-functionally, providing technical expertise, to improve hazard prevention and risk control measures, non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions, driving continual improvement within the site(s). Contributes to daily health, safety and environmental operations within the site(s) providing support to solve technical issues. Leads hazard identification, environmental aspect identification and risk assessment programs to identify risk improvement opportunities and gaps in health, safety and environmental compliance obligations. Meets targets and objectives for the design, implementation and maintenance of complex hazard prevention and control systems to reduce or eliminate potential risk. Develops and leads training, skills development and internal communications related to hazard prevention and control for employees within the site(s). Develops and maintains technical content ensuring it is up to date, controlled and available while adhering to data privacy regulations. Evaluates site health, safety and environmental data, legal compliance findings, and internal and external audit results to develop improvement plan using a risk-based, data driven approach. Contributes to site(s) Health, Safety, Environmental Management Systems review annually in conformance with Cummins internal requirements. Participates in site audit preparation and formal audit processes. Coaches cross-functional teams based on stakeholder feedback, and observations. Actively seeks opportunities for self-development through professional health, safety and environmental organizations, as a champion of emerging trends.
Responsibilities
Competencies:
- Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
- Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Health, Safety and Environment Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis - Examines HSE incidents by completing quality, evidence based investigations with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions, accurate reporting and avoiding repeated incidents.
- Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems - Interprets and applies international standards through practical application within the operating environment to achieve and maintain an effective management system and external certification.
- Implementation of Risk Controls - Selects and implements risk control methods by utilizing the hierarchy of controls to implement sustainable control measures in order to protect people by reducing overall risks to as low as reasonably practicable.
- Influence the Health, Safety and Environmental Culture - Champions positive health and safety behaviors by influencing leaders and employees to create the right environment.
- Management of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulatory Compliance - Identifies, interprets and manages legal and other requirements by implementing controls, monitoring and reporting on operational performance to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental related regulations and standards.
- Measurement and Evaluation of Health, Safety and Environment Performance - Collects and analyzes data by creating key performance indicators to evaluate performance trends, deliver improvement goals and objectives, inform strategy and protect employees and the environment.
- Risk Assessment - Evaluates hazards within the work environment by applying hazard identification and risk assessment techniques to analyze and prioritize risk, enabling a selection of control measures that reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable.
- Training Delivery - Instructs learners in a manner that engages and adjusts to individual and group needs resulting in knowledge, skills and abilities that can be applied on the job.
- Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in health, safety, environment, engineering or related field required. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.
Experience:
Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Environmental Manufacturing Develop Program (MDP) position
- Engagement in a two-year MDP program including four six-month rotations focused on Environmental management in Facilities & Operations.
- The environmental MDP will go through four rotations: Global support in the ECOE (Environmental Center of Excellence), Operations, 6S, Elective. Core Responsibilities / Activities Unique to the Role
- Participate in a structured 2-year rotational program across Environmental Center of Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, and Six Sigma to build broad environmental expertise.
- Contribute to impactful environmental projects focused on compliance, sustainability, and operational improvement (e.g., energy, waste, emissions, water).
- Analyze environmental data and support identification of improvement opportunities across sites and functions.
Skills, Education, or Experience – Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of environmental topics such as air, water, waste, energy, or sustainability (through coursework, internships, or projects).
- Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with data and thrive in a dynamic, rotational environment.
Skills, Education, or Experience – Preferences
- Internship or academic exposure to manufacturing, environmental compliance, site remediation, or sustainability initiatives.
- Interest in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and/or data analytics or artificial intelligence applied to environmental or operational topics.
Job Health and Safety
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Entry Level
Min Salary $79200
Max Salary $118800
ReqID 2427811
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
DESCRIPTION
Job Summary:
Actively promotes health, safety and environmental awareness and applies technical knowledge in the design, implementation and management of health, safety and environmental engineering controls within the site(s). Provides support cross-functionally to ensure compliance with Cummins internal requirements, applicable health, safety and environmental regulations and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Actively demonstrates safety awareness and promotes a positive health, safety and environmental culture. Ensures employees are consulted and given the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of programs, policies and procedures. Works cross-functionally, providing technical expertise, to improve hazard prevention and risk control measures, non-conformities, corrective and preventive actions, driving continual improvement within the site(s). Contributes to daily health, safety and environmental operations within the site(s) providing support to solve technical issues. Leads hazard identification, environmental aspect identification and risk assessment programs to identify risk improvement opportunities and gaps in health, safety and environmental compliance obligations. Meets targets and objectives for the design, implementation and maintenance of complex hazard prevention and control systems to reduce or eliminate potential risk. Develops and leads training, skills development and internal communications related to hazard prevention and control for employees within the site(s). Develops and maintains technical content ensuring it is up to date, controlled and available while adhering to data privacy regulations. Evaluates site health, safety and environmental data, legal compliance findings, and internal and external audit results to develop improvement plan using a risk-based, data driven approach. Contributes to site(s) Health, Safety, Environmental Management Systems review annually in conformance with Cummins internal requirements. Participates in site audit preparation and formal audit processes. Coaches cross-functional teams based on stakeholder feedback, and observations. Actively seeks opportunities for self-development through professional health, safety and environmental organizations, as a champion of emerging trends.
Responsibilities
Competencies:
- Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
- Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Optimizes work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Health, Safety and Environment Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis - Examines HSE incidents by completing quality, evidence based investigations with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions, accurate reporting and avoiding repeated incidents.
- Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems - Interprets and applies international standards through practical application within the operating environment to achieve and maintain an effective management system and external certification.
- Implementation of Risk Controls - Selects and implements risk control methods by utilizing the hierarchy of controls to implement sustainable control measures in order to protect people by reducing overall risks to as low as reasonably practicable.
- Influence the Health, Safety and Environmental Culture - Champions positive health and safety behaviors by influencing leaders and employees to create the right environment.
- Management of Health, Safety and Environmental Regulatory Compliance - Identifies, interprets and manages legal and other requirements by implementing controls, monitoring and reporting on operational performance to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental related regulations and standards.
- Measurement and Evaluation of Health, Safety and Environment Performance - Collects and analyzes data by creating key performance indicators to evaluate performance trends, deliver improvement goals and objectives, inform strategy and protect employees and the environment.
- Risk Assessment - Evaluates hazards within the work environment by applying hazard identification and risk assessment techniques to analyze and prioritize risk, enabling a selection of control measures that reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable.
- Training Delivery - Instructs learners in a manner that engages and adjusts to individual and group needs resulting in knowledge, skills and abilities that can be applied on the job.
- Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in health, safety, environment, engineering or related field required. Professional certification in HSE-related field preferred.
Experience:
Minimal to intermediate level of experience required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Environmental Manufacturing Develop Program (MDP) position
- Engagement in a two-year MDP program including four six-month rotations focused on Environmental management in Facilities & Operations.
- The environmental MDP will go through four rotations: Global support in the ECOE (Environmental Center of Excellence), Operations, 6S, Elective. Core Responsibilities / Activities Unique to the Role
- Participate in a structured 2-year rotational program across Environmental Center of Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, and Six Sigma to build broad environmental expertise.
- Contribute to impactful environmental projects focused on compliance, sustainability, and operational improvement (e.g., energy, waste, emissions, water).
- Analyze environmental data and support identification of improvement opportunities across sites and functions.
Skills, Education, or Experience – Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of environmental topics such as air, water, waste, energy, or sustainability (through coursework, internships, or projects).
- Basic understanding of environmental regulations and compliance concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with data and thrive in a dynamic, rotational environment.
Skills, Education, or Experience – Preferences
- Internship or academic exposure to manufacturing, environmental compliance, site remediation, or sustainability initiatives.
- Interest in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) and/or data analytics or artificial intelligence applied to environmental or operational topics.
Job Health and Safety
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Exempt - Entry Level
Min Salary $79200
Max Salary $118800
ReqID 2427811
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
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Align Your Credentials to Cummins Roles
Cummins Manufacturing roles often require degrees in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering. If your credential is from outside the U.S., get a formal equivalency evaluation before applying so hiring managers aren't left guessing about your qualification level.
Target Plant Locations With Active Hiring
Cummins operates manufacturing facilities across Indiana, Ohio, and other Midwest states. Focus your applications on sites with open production or engineering roles, since sponsorship decisions happen at the business unit level and active facilities move faster through the process.
Search Cummins Manufacturing Openings on Migrate Mate
Filtering by employer and role type saves hours of manual searching. Use Migrate Mate to surface current Cummins Manufacturing openings filtered by visa type, so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already expected rather than hoping it comes up in conversation.
Clarify Your OPT Timeline Early in Interviews
If you're on F-1 OPT, tell the recruiter your STEM OPT extension eligibility upfront. Manufacturing and engineering degrees typically qualify, giving Cummins up to three years of work authorization before an H-1B petition is needed, which reduces urgency for the employer.
Understand How PERM Fits Long-Term Sponsorship
For Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3, Cummins would need to run a PERM labor certification with DOL. Manufacturing roles often have well-defined job duties that make prevailing wage determinations more straightforward, but the process takes time, so raise permanent residency early in negotiations.
Prepare for H-1B Timing Constraints at Offer Stage
If you're not on OPT and need an H-1B, the cap registration window opens in March and employment can't start before October 1. Cummins recruiters familiar with sponsorship know this, but confirming your status timeline prevents misaligned start date expectations during the offer stage.
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Find Manufacturing at Cummins JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Cummins sponsor H-1B visas for Manufacturing roles?
Yes, Cummins sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying Manufacturing positions. Roles in production engineering, quality, and operations that require a relevant bachelor's degree or higher are typically eligible for H-1B sponsorship. If you're already on OPT or another work-authorized status, Cummins can often proceed with hiring before the H-1B cap cycle.
How do I apply for Manufacturing jobs at Cummins?
Apply directly through the Cummins careers portal, where Manufacturing roles are listed by location and function. You can also browse current Cummins Manufacturing openings filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate, which makes it easier to identify roles where sponsorship is actively expected. Tailor your resume to the specific facility and engineering discipline listed in the job posting.
Which visa types does Cummins commonly use for Manufacturing roles?
Cummins uses H-1B for most professional Manufacturing hires requiring a specialty occupation degree. F-1 OPT and CPT are common entry points for students and recent graduates. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. For longer-term employees, Cummins also supports Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 and EB-3 categories via the PERM labor certification process.
What qualifications does Cummins expect for sponsored Manufacturing roles?
Most sponsored Manufacturing roles at Cummins require a bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or manufacturing engineering. Hands-on experience with production systems, lean manufacturing, or quality management is a strong differentiator. Roles closer to the shop floor may require demonstrated proficiency with specific equipment or certifications relevant to diesel, power generation, or filtration systems.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Cummins Manufacturing role?
Timeline depends heavily on your current status. If you're on F-1 STEM OPT, Cummins can hire you immediately and file an H-1B during the next cap registration window in March. Standard H-1B processing takes three to five months after USCIS accepts the petition, though premium processing can shorten that to two to three weeks. Green Card sponsorship through PERM takes significantly longer, often two years or more from filing to approval.
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