Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Allison Transmission; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

401K

PTO

Holidays

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and optimize manufacturing processes, coordinating production and implementing new methods. You will analyze efficiency data and work with the manufacturing manager to uphold standards and drive improvements.

Role requires 7–10 years of experience, CAD proficiency (NX/AutoCAD), and strong communication across functions. Opportunities include leading capital programs and shaping production launches in a global setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 7–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.
• CAD proficiency (NX or AutoCAD) and GD&T knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing systems with focus on quality and throughput.
• Develop process documentation including PFMEAs and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze proposals for new machinery and equipment.
• Lead tryouts and evaluation of new machinery and equipment.
• Provide technical support to plant operations.
• Develop and implement major Capital Appropriations Projects.
• Develop cost estimates for new programs and concepts.
• Maintain a visible presence in the workplace.

Skills

CNC programming

CMM programming

Nutrunning programming

Robotic programming

Ladder logic

NX/AutoCAD

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Lean manufacturing concepts

Hourly workforce collaboration

Problem-solving training

Transmission fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

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.

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

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will handle the monitoring and maintenance of technical aspects of the manufacturing process, looking at a variety of metrics gathered throughout the process. They will coordinate and integrate the manufacturing process, as well as analyze efficiency data and process flow. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer works with the manufacturing manager to ensure standards for manufacturing are maintained, as well as in developing new production methods and implementing new product processes.

Primary Purpose of Role

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will handle the monitoring and maintenance of technical aspects of the manufacturing process, looking at a variety of metrics gathered throughout the process. They will coordinate and integrate the manufacturing process, as well as analyze efficiency data and process flow. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer works with the manufacturing manager to ensure standards for manufacturing are maintained, as well as in developing new production methods and implementing new product processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of the production equipment.
• Development of process documentation, including process stack sheets, process routings, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and error proofing plans.
• Analysis of proposals for new machinery and equipment.
• Lead the tryout and evaluation of new machinery and equipment.
• Provide technical support to plant operations.
• Develop and implement major Capital Appropriations Projects.
• Development of cost estimates for new and major programs, often working from early concept cross sections, concept drawings, concurrent engineering discussions, and evolving assumptions.
• Provides a physical presence in the workplace.

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: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Experience

Required

• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience required.
• High level of analytical ability.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including regular and effective communication across functions and with Senior Management.
• The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including work with Senior Management.
• The ability to work independently, and to coach and mentor others.
• The ability to multitask.
• The ability to consider business impact beyond a specific functional area.
• The ability to provide relevant, essential technical guidance to support Senior Management.
• CAD proficiency (preferably NX and/or AutoCAD).
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
• An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Machining of rotating components, Machining of prismatic components, Machining of gears, Assembly.
• An understanding of machine tool specifications, construction and maintenance, including the ability to document this knowledge in RFQ packages and Best Practice documents, and to participate in specification revisions.
• Experience with statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages, and the ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks.
• Preferred:
• Experience in working effectively with hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Formal problem-solving training.
• Familiarity with QS and TS quality systems requirements.
• An understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
• Specific specialized skills, including CNC programming, CMM programming, nutrunner programming, robotic programming, ladder logic, etc.
• An understanding of transmission fundamentals.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment in a non-US location, including mentoring and training of non-US people
• Experience in implementation of major production launches (entire production lines or plants).

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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