Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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!

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 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.   

• Design of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of the assembly 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. 

• 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 

• High level of understanding and experience with torqueing systems, electrical and hydraulic press applications, automatic assembly, error-proofing, vision systems, and robotic applications 

• Safety 

• Quality 

• Cost 

• Project timeline adherence  

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 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 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. 

Preferred: 

• 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. 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Robotics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience required. 

Preferred: 

• Formal problem-solving training. 

Required:  

• Minimum of 5+ years' experience required. 

• 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. 

• 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). 

• Highly proficient professional role: Requires a strong grasp on the concepts related to the professional field.               

• No direct management responsibilities     

• Frequently interacts with leadership up direct management chain and direct team members. Occasionally interacts with peers within broader function or across functions.         

• Fully seasoned professional/technical level            

• Works on problems of diverse scope 

• Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 

• Individual contributor or may coordinate and supervise activities of non-exempt/hourly workers. 

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. 

• Work typically impacts direct peers, supervisors, cross functional partners and projects they may lead.  

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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