Manufacturing Engineer II

Allison Transmission; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision

Paid parental leave

Disability

401K match

Paid time off

Floating holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes that meet product specifications and quality standards. You will design tooling and oversee the planning of manufacturing processes for a defined area of the plant.

Responsibilities include improving throughput, assuring product and process quality through testing and standards, and supporting launches of new or revised programs with technical leadership and hands-on guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required.
• 1–3+ years experience in grinding, turning, or machining center equipment.
• CNC programming experience with machine control systems.
• Project management experience in machine procurement, cost analysis, and validation.
• Direct manufacturing experience with rotating/reciprocating components, gears, or prismatic parts.
• Preferred: 5+ years experience with Unigraphics and CAD programs.
• Experience in gear/spline manufacturing and gear geometry understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with product specs.
• Design tooling and equipment; plan manufacturing processes for the area.
• Improve production quality by designing testing methods and standards.
• Support manufacturing launch of new or revised programs.
• Provide technical support for plant operations.

Skills

CNC programming

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Unigraphics CAD

Job description

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. 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 coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off 12
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role: 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of production 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.
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.
• 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.
• Coordinates activities to support manufacturing launch of new or revised programs.
• 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.

Key Performance Measures:

• Safety
• Productivity
• Quality
• Responsiveness
• Cost

Competencies and Behaviors:

Required: 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. 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.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering field
• Experience: Required: 1 to 3+ years' experience Experience in part processing using various grinding, turning, machining center equipment.
• CNC programming experience with a thorough knowledge of machine control systems.
• 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.
• Preferred: 5+ years experience Experience working with Unigraphics and other CAD programs.
• Experience in gear/spline manufacturing, gear geometry, analytical gear evaluation.

Scope Factors Experienced professional role: Requires an understanding of broad concepts related to a professional field. Potentially a highly experienced employee in a professional role through years of work-related experience. Frequently interacts with direct manager and direct team members. Occasionally interacts with peers within broader function or across functions., Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline/ still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures, Individual contributor, or may coordinate and supervise activities of non-exempt/hourly workers. Work typically impacts direct peers, supervisors and cross functional partners.

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].

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.