Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - R001808

Allison Transmission; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to monitor and improve manufacturing processes, coordinate production integration, and analyze efficiency data to drive actionable improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, strong CAD skills (NX/AutoCAD), GD&T knowledge, and the ability to work across functions with Senior Management. Experience with capital projects and cost estimation is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience.
• CAD proficiency with NX and AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

• Design manufacturing systems with focus on quality and throughput.
• Develop process documentation including PFMEAs and flow diagrams.
• Lead tryouts and evaluation of new machinery and equipment.
• Provide technical support to plant operations.
• Develop major Capital Appropriations Projects and cost estimates.

Skills

Analytical ability

Cross-functional teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Mentoring others

Multitasking

MS Office

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Allison Transmission is a Federal Contractor and therefore subject to an Executive Order which requires all Allison employees to be fully vaccinated. All candidates must provide proof of COVID vaccination as a condition of employment and prior to their start date, unless eligible for a medical or religious exemption for which they are granted a reasonable accommodation.

Job Title:

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

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.

This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer.

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

Summary:

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.

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.

Experience

Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

Required

• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Machining of prismatic components preferred. Will consider machining of rotating components or gears.
• 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.
• 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

• Minimum 7-10 years' experience 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).

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.

Primary Location

Indianapolis, IN