Internship - Manufacturing Engineer

Allison Transmission; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission’s Manufacturing Engineering Internship for Summer 2027 offers hands-on experience in developing and improving manufacturing systems, with emphasis on quality and throughput of production equipment. You’ll operate within a team that values rigorous analysis, clear communication, and safe, efficient process implementation.

Located in Indianapolis, IN, this internship provides exposure to developing manufacturing methods, testing equipment, and collaborating with engineers

Qualifications

• Education: College undergraduate or graduate status in Engineering or related tech field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• ITAR: US citizen or permanent resident required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of manufacturing systems with focus on continuous improvement for quality and throughput.
• Work on technical decisions within general practices with supervision.
• Assist in design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Study product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering field

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building 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.

Key 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.
• Assist in the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Study product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies and Behaviors

• Adhering to the highest standards in what we do. We succeed through integrity, trust, and quality as we drive for results.
• Drive a positive customer experience. We deliver better outcomes when we understand our customers’ needs and execute appropriately.
• Improve the way the world works. We develop better solutions through innovation and a continuous desire to improve.
• Leveraging the power of teamwork. We develop better solutions by working together toward a common goal.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: College undergraduate or graduate status with 1-3 years at an accredited college or university, pursuing an academic field of study related to Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other technological fields of study.
• Experience: Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others. Analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Intern must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.

Location

Primary Location: Indianapolis, IN

About the Company

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.