Design Engineer Jobs in Appleton, WI (NOW HIRING)

We are looking for a talented Product System Design Engineer to join our team in Engineering in De Pere, WI.

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

• Drive timely resolution of VPI and field issues by identifying root causes, recommending corrective actions, and owning design solutions through to closure. 
• Deliver high-quality design decisions by applying standard engineering processes (DFMEA, Design Reviews, validation checklists) and leveraging tools such as CREO and ANSYS. 
• Strengthen product performance by supporting concept selection, optimization, and specification development across components and subsystems. 
• Influence cross-functional alignment by communicating clear design intent through structured Design Review packages and engaging technical stakeholders. 
• Improve product reliability and quality by incorporating validation and analysis insights into design refinements and decision-making. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement by executing established engineering processes while identifying opportunities to enhance tools, systems, and workflows. 
• Build technical capability by independently managing moderately complex design challenges and expanding knowledge of products, systems, and applications. 
• Enhance team effectiveness by collaborating across disciplines, coordinating with technicians or support resources, and contributing to shared engineering and program goals.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate STEM field, or equivalent experience, is required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

• Significant relevant experience required, including managerial and budgetary experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Role requires approx. 60% of time spent working in the DePere WI design/upfit facility
• Design and layout using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) - Creo preferred
• Create 2D drawings/layouts/schematics from 3D CAD models, markups, sketches
• Select materials and make drawing changes
• Size Air intake, Exhaust, and other sub-systems used on engines to meet Cummins requirements
• Create bill of materials for release to the Cummins business system
• Calculate and gather information to perform calculations for design of systems
• Communicate with vendors and customers to verify correct design calculations and customer specifications
• Assist manufacturing with technical issues, with direction from staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Functional/Technical:

• Read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Interpret a variety instructions furnished in a variety of forms
• Understanding of stationary and mobile engine applications
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Electrical experience is preferred
• Obtain accurate information from the customers/vendors through excellent communication skills
• Quality/Improvement
• Demonstrates commitment to and creative thinking for continuous improvement
• Commitment to task and results oriented

Teamwork:

• Work through conflict and use effective problem solving techniques
• Develop strong working relationships with manufacturing, vendors and other co-workers

Leadership:

• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team player
• Ability to positively react to change in an engineering and manufacturing environment

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

• Integrate cross-functional requirements into design solutions by translating stakeholder needs into validated system designs and clearly communicating design capability through structured design reviews.
• Apply strong mechanical design and analysis skills by developing accurate CAD models and leveraging simulation tools (FEA, DVA) to inform design decisions and optimize performance.
• Design robust mechanical systems by considering full lifecycle requirements (performance, durability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost) to meet both customer and business needs.
• Develop precise engineering specifications by creating detailed models, drawings, and BOMs that ensure manufacturability, quality, and alignment with industry and Cummins standards.
• Leverage simulation and modeling to drive decisions by using analytical tools to predict product performance and validate designs against system and component-level requirements.
• Demonstrate strong product problem-solving capability by identifying root causes, implementing data-driven corrective actions, and preventing recurrence through systemic improvements.
• Execute with discipline across the product lifecycle by managing requirements, configuration, and change control while ensuring alignment to program timelines, quality targets, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively by working across functions, making timely decisions, documenting technical insights, and continuously developing skills while valuing diverse perspectives.