Operations Advanced Quality Engineer

allisontransmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

401K with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking an Operations Advanced Quality Engineer to champion quality planning for cross-drive transmission development. You will lead a structured process to ensure smooth launches of high-quality cross-drive transmissions, collaborating across engineering and manufacturing teams.

The role requires 3+ years in quality planning, knowledge of AIAG and IATF 16949, and a strong quality engineering background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Shainin Red X Apprentice or higher preferred.
• Certified Quality Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning for cross-drive transmission projects.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans for transmissions.
• Perform FMEA to identify risks early in design.
• Analyze warranty and first-time quality data.
• Coordinate design for manufacturability and assembly events.
• Present best practices for transmission quality.

Skills

Quality planning

FMEA

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Cross-functional teamwork

Six Sigma Green Belt

AIAG standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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:

As the Operations Advanced Quality Engineer, you will be a champion for implementing quality planning methodologies for cross-drive transmission development projects. You'll be central part in ensuring the smooth and efficient launch of high-quality Allison cross-drive transmissions.

• Uphold and promote the company's values of quality, integrity, innovation, customer focus and teamwork.
• Lead and participate in all phases of the transmission development, focusing on implementing a structured quality planning process.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration between product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and other departments throughout the project.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Control Plans specific to transmissions, ensuring they address critical quality considerations.
• Assure thorough Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential quality risks early in the design phase, with a keen eye for transmission‑specific failure modes.
• Analyze warranty, customer, and internal first‑time quality data to mitigate recurrence in future products.
• Assurance to Allison manufacturing best practices by coordinating design for manufacturing and design for assembly events.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on best practices for achieving exceptional transmission quality within internal teams.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
• Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or Higher
• Preferred: Shainin Red X Apprentice or Higher
• Preferred: Certified Quality Engineer.

Experience:

• Required: 3+ years of experience in quality planning or a related field
• Required: Proven experience applying AIAG best practices for quality control.
• Required: Experience with integrated management systems (IATF 16949, ISO9001)
• Preferred: Experience with transmission components, functionality, and common failure modes.

Scope Factors:

• Requires general understanding of broad concepts related to Master Production Scheduling. Will team/partner with other Master Schedulers to develop skills and experience.
• No direct management responsibilities
• Frequently interacts with direct manager and direct team members. Occasionally interacting 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.
• Analyses possible solutions using standard procedures.
• Individual contributor or may coordinate and propose process improvement opportunities within role.
• Work typical 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.

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