Gear Engineer

Allison Transmission; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Lafayette, IN seeks a Senior Gear Systems Engineer to drive the design of advanced gearbox systems for Off-Highway applications. You will size hardware and select components to meet performance targets, and develop new gear concepts for future products.

Key duties include DFMEA/DVP&R reviews, APQP/PPAP participation, and mentoring other gear engineers, with cross‑functional collaboration across purchasing, manufacturing, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; graduate degree preferred.
• 1+ year of bevel and/or cylindrical gear powertrain engineering experience.
• Experience with gear design software and/or gear manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications to design complete gearbox systems (bevel/cylindrical gears, shafts, splines).
• Size and select bearings, seals, o-rings, bolts, retaining rings, and other hardware for gear systems.
• Review DFMEAs and DVP&Rs; participate in APQP and PPAP processes.

Skills

GD&T

Parametric modeling

Gear design experience

Cost reduction (VAVE)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Graduate degree in engineering or business (preferred)

Tools

KissSoft

Gleason

Klingelnberg

Romax

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESSBuilding cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison 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. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!Benefits:The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.Choice of medical plans with prescription coverageEmployer HSA contributionDental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort & Long-Term DisabilityOther voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance401K with generous Company match & contributionAccrued Paid Time Off12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayRobust employee wellness programTuition assistance programJob Description:Primary Purpose of RoleUnder supervision of Manager of Spicer Torque-Hub Engineering, the Senior Gear Systems Engineer performs diversified design and research in areas of future product development for Off-Highway, including but not limited to new gear designs, gear optimizations, new gearbox designs, new materials, and new manufacturing and assembly methodologies.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret customer technical specifications and use them to correctly design complete gearbox systems including but not limited to bevel gears, cylindrical gears, shafts and splines to meet Off-Highway design practices and Off-Highway/customer performance requirements.Properly size and select hardware items such as but not limited to bearings, bushings, seals, o-rings, bolts, friction disks, retaining rings, washers used in complete gearbox systems or sub-assemblies.Provide technical support to purchasing, manufacturing plants, assembly plants, and other engineering departments during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production.Author and/or review DFMEAs and DVP&Rs and as well as participate in APQP and review part deviations and PPAPs.Mentor and train less experienced gear engineers and technicians.Perform benchmarking and competitive gear analyses. Develop and implement VAVE cost savings projectsCompetencies and BehaviorsFundamental understanding of how hydrostatic and electrically driven drivetrains operate, and familiarity with all of the components within including but not limited to:Hydraulic pumps, motors, valvesSpring applied, hydraulically released (SAHR) brakesSpring applied, electrically released (SAER) brakesElectric motors (DC, AC induction, IPM, SRIPM and others), both high and low voltageParametric modeling experienceGD&TUnderstanding of failure modes of gearboxesSuccessful record of VAVE engineering in the life cycle of a productQualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field. A graduate degree in engineering or business is preferred but not required.1+ years of experience in bevel and/or cylindrical gear powertrain engineering in the automotive, commercial vehicle, or off-highway industries1+ years of experience in gear design software (KissSoft, Gleason, Klingelnberg, or Romax preferred) and/or gear manufacturing and inspection.TravelTravel domestically and internationally as needed based on business needs. Typical travel requirements are less than 10% and while mostly domestic, some international travel maybe be required on rare occasion.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 [e-mail] 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.