Associate Manufacturing Engineer — Process & Innovation

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards. You will lead tooling design, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and throughput across production lines.

The role emphasizes technical problem solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and hands-on work in tooling, testing, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Experience in part processing using various grinding, turning, machining center equipment.
• Project management experience with regard to machine procurement, cost analysis, and process validation.
• Direct manufacturing experience with at least one of the following component groups: rotating and reciprocating components, gears, and/or prismatic parts.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of manufacturing systems with focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of production equipment.
• Work is technical with supervision available for unusual situations.
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Study product requirements; research, design, modify, and test 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

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Tooling knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of machining processes

CNC programming

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Unigraphics (UG)

CAD programs

Job description

Allison Transmission, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, seeks an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes aligned with product specs and quality standards. You will lead tooling design, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and throughput across production lines.

The role emphasizes technical problem solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and hands-on work in tooling, testing, and equipment.