Senior Gear Systems Engineer – Pioneering Transmission Design

Agma; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison is seeking a Senior Gear Systems Engineer in Lafayette, IN to design and optimize gearbox systems for automotive and off-highway applications. You will interpret customer specs, size hardware, and support cross-functional teams through sourcing, launch, and production.

The role requires 5+ years in gear powertrain engineering, expertise with bevel/cylindrical gears, and proficiency in gear design software. Travel up to 10% may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering; graduate degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in bevel and/or cylindrical gear powertrain engineering in automotive, commercial vehicle, or off-highway industries
• 5+ years of experience with gear design software (KissSoft, Gleason, Klingelnberg, or Romax) and/or gear manufacturing and inspection

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer technical specs to design complete gearbox systems (bevel/cylindrical gears, shafts, splines) to meet Dana/Dana customer requirements
• Size and select hardware (bearings, seals, bolts, etc.) for gearbox systems or sub-assemblies
• Provide technical support to purchasing, manufacturing, and other engineering departments during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production
• Review DFMEAs and DVP&Rs; participate in APQP and PPAPs
• Mentor and train less experienced gear engineers
• Perform benchmarking and develop VAVE cost savings projects

Skills

Bevel gear design

Cylindrical gear design

Gear design software

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

KissSoft

Gleason

Klingelnberg

Romax

Job description

Allison is seeking a Senior Gear Systems Engineer in Lafayette, IN to design and optimize gearbox systems for automotive and off-highway applications. You will interpret customer specs, size hardware, and support cross-functional teams through sourcing, launch, and production.

The role requires 5+ years in gear powertrain engineering, expertise with bevel/cylindrical gears, and proficiency in gear design software. Travel up to 10% may be required as needed.