Senior Design Engineer - R003631

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Senior Advanced Design Engineer to develop new transmission component designs for conventional and electric propulsion systems. The role involves performing loading, stress, and life calculations, CAD design, and collaboration with designers to drive product concepts and validation activities.

The engineer will support DFMEA/PFMEA, develop BOMs, and ensure manufacturing and assembly considerations are integrated into design, while liaising with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in powertrain component design.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems and torque carrying components.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Strong oral and written business communication skills.
• Strong organization and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop transmission component designs for conventional and electric propulsion.
• Perform loading, stress and life calculations for sizing.
• Design parts in CAD and review FEA results.
• Collaborate with CAD designers to develop new concepts.
• Ensure timely completion of designs and modifications.
• Support and solve component deviation requests, durability and field issues.
• Determine appropriate DVP&R level to validate the product and execute to completion.
• Develop BOM and understand manufacturing and assembly aspects.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to support cost reductions and design changes.

Skills

Powertrain design

3D CAD

Reading drawings

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Saving lives. For over 100 years, Allison Transmission 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.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin *driving your career forward!*

Job Title:

Senior Advanced Design Engineer

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

We build cities. We drive commerce. We help save lives. For nearly 100 years, Allison Transmission 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. This is a great opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for a Senior Advanced Design Engineer. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward.

As a Senior Advanced Design Engineer, you will be working on new architecture design and development in commercial and electric vehicle propulsion solutions. The primary responsibility is to develop new component designs and to support the development, testing, and release of vehicle propulsion solutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop new transmission component designs for conventional and electric propulsion solutions using sound engineering principles, GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Perform engineering calculations: component loading, stress, and life calculations for general sizing efforts
• Design new parts in CAD, review FEA results and make design judgements based on those results: components may include shafts, gears, housings, clutches, and other powertrain components
• Direct and collaborate with CAD designers to develop new product concepts
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of new designs and modifications to components and sub-systems
• Support and solve component deviation requests, durability, and other field issues
• Determine appropriate DVP&R level to validate the product and execute to completion by initiating test requests, supporting data review and interpretation, and a thorough review of test reports
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA activity and assessment to Best Practices to guide product design; including either generation of new or modification of existing
• Develop Bill of Materials
• Develop a solid understanding of the manufacturing and assembly aspects of design
• Work with suppliers, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality Engineers to support cost reduction, sourcing decisions, and design changes
• Work with internal advanced analysis group as required
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in design of powertrain components
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical systems and torque carrying components and devices
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Strong oral and written business communication skills
• Strong organization and analytical ability

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Employment with Allison Transmission, Inc. is voluntary and is subject to termination by the employee or Allison Transmission, Inc. at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of our career information, please contact us at 317-242-5000

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

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 317-242-5000.