Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance assembly processes and drive continuous improvement. In this role, you will develop cost-effective methods in line with product specifications while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring technical aspects and supporting new product launches in a high-volume production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading company known for its innovation and commitment to quality. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• CAD proficiency is crucial for design and validation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing systems focusing on quality and throughput.
• Maintain process documentation and support production systems.
• Provide technical support and lead evaluation of new equipment.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Technical Guidance

CAD Proficiency (NX/AutoCAD)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Lean Manufacturing Concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

CNC Programming

CMM Programming

Robotic Programming

Job description

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: Manufacturing Engineer

Pay Grade: T2

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

The Manufacturing Engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective assembly processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launches for new or revised products; with the manufacturing manager to ensure standards for manufacturing are maintained. Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of technical aspects of the assembly process, the design and/or validation of equipment, and planning the manufacturing processes in a designated area of the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities:

• Design of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of the assembly equipment.
• Maintenance 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.
• Support the 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.
• Positions involve the design, procurement, qualification and launch of assembly systems in a high-volume production setting.
• Support of production systems to include continuous improvement, updates to existing equipment to maintain serviceability.
• Familiarity with torqueing systems, electrical and hydraulic press applications, automatic assembly, error-proofing, vision systems, and robotic applications.

Experience:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Required:

• Minimum of 3+ 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.
• Experience in at least one of the following area(s): 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 persons.
• Experience in implementation of major production launches (entire production lines or plants).

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 [e-mail].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

About Us

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.