Statistical Analyst

Cummins Inc., Engine Business Location Columbus, IN Job Category Engineering Contact Information Reference Code: cumm-00002942 Job Description Statistical Analyst At Cummins, regardless of your degree or area of expertise, you have the capacity and the opportunity to immediately impact our organization and our future. As a $13 billion international leader, our diverse business segments range from innovative filtration systems, advanced turbochargers, and power generation to the world's leading diesel engines and components. Our business diversity demands the talents and creativity of individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. We unleash the power of Cummins by giving you the freedom to take charge, the opportunities to grow and the benefits to build your future. Our commitment to a solid work/life balance is just one example.At Cummins, you'll help make people's lives better by creating the products that provide jobs and help world economies. You'll help create innovative, environmentally responsible power solutions. You will unleash the potential of your talents as never before.Benefits/Company information:Explore superior growth opportunities and enjoy progressive advantages like our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, stock options, Domestic Partners coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. Please visit www.cummins.com to explore opportunities in our organization. At Cummins, diversity drives our business worldwide, and inspires our work and our lives. We are an equal opportunity employer. Are you a good problem solver? Do you like to analyize numbers? In this position you will be on an Advanced System Integration team and develop tools, processes, and training to support our team of Engineers. Your ability to look at a problem creatively and brainstorm on a team with Engineers will be crucial as you listen and translate Statistical Methods for them. Your experience in the following areas will be the tools you use to assist the engineers. a. Statistical modelingb. Optimizationc. Data analysis andd. Reliability analysisYou will:a. Develop modeling techniques for engine performance and systems modelingb. Develop optimization techniques to handle large highly-constrained problems involving multiple characteristic time scalesc. Develop innovative testing solutions to reduce development time and integrate with analysis led design toolsd. Develop embedded models for in-situ application and adaptatione. Be forward thinking and customer led to grow the tool for future applications3. Your experience with Six Sigma initiatives will allow you to work help all teammembers through the statistical methods modules and problem solving. The ability to interface with all levels of the organization will be crucial as you brainstorm and come up with solutions to assure our engines perform at superior levels. Required Skill Set (Functional / Technical):' MS in Applied Statistics or Operations Research, PhD in Applied Statistics preferred Experience in Six Sigma required strongly preferred. 5 years of applying Statistical methods with a team required. Knowledge of Engineering a strong plus. ' 3+ years of relevant work experience' Minitab experience, Matlab experience a plus' Inquisitive nature and has a sense for numbers' Knowledge of diesel engines or engine calibration processes a plusRequired Skill Set (Quality / Improvement):' Experience/familiarity with Six Sigma tools' Experience/familiarity with systematic approaches, principles of logic and analytical techniques to define and solve problems' Ability to find the real issues behind problemsRequired Skill Set (Teamwork):' Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and with individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets' Demonstrated ability to work within a team and help the team meet its goals' Ability to effectively communicate with othersRequired Skill Set (Leadership):' Willing to take ownership of projects/issues and insure they are resolved to their customer's satisfaction' Ability to handle multiple tasks and new assignments' Demonstrated ability to establish and meet schedules' Interactive and proactive in responding to issuesTRAVEL REQUIRED (%):10 Cummins is an Equal Opportunity Employer