Manufacturing Engineer

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin  driving your career forward!

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin  driving your career forward!

Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineer Pay Grade:

T1 Job Description:

Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Responsible for the design and/or testing of tooling and equipment and/or planning the manufacturing processes in a designated area of the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the development of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of production equipment.

Work is of a technical nature where decisions are made within general practices and procedures, where supervision is available to handle unusual situations.

Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.

Study product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.

Apply knowledge of product design fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.

Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

Occasional instruction, training, and assignment of work to a small group of employees.

Analyze process elements for improved manufacturing capability.

Analyze equipment deficiencies for manufacturing improvements.

Provide technical support for specific plant operations.

Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function.

Implements and actively supports the plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives.

Implement safety and good housekeeping standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Competencies:

High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Knowledge of tooling, manufacturing process, and manufacturing equipment required.

High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Understanding of machine and manufacturing processes.

Direct manufacturing experience with at least one of the following component groups: rotating and reciprocating components, gears, and/or prismatic parts.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering discipline.

Experience:

Required:

Minimal prior experience required.

Experience as an Engineering Intern in a Manufacturing environment is preferred.

Preferred:

1+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer in manufacturing environment.

Experience working with Unigraphics and other CAD programs.

Experience in gear/spline manufacturing, gear geometry, analytical gear evaluation.

CNC programming experience with a thorough knowledge of machine control systems.

Project management experience with regard to machine procurement, cost analysis, and process validation.

Experience in part processing using various grinding, turning, machining center equipment.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN Additional Locations:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [email protected] .

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense.

Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located. We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.

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