Staff Engineer, Advanced Engineering

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

• 8 hours paid volunteer time per year

• Robust employee wellness program

• Tuition assistance program & Dependent scholarship program

• On-site blood drives

• Voluntary employee groups open to all who wish to participate, including: Global Women’s Network, Emerging Professionals ERG, Multicultural ERG, Veterans ERG, Toastmasters Club, and more.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply technical standards and methodologies creatively to develop new and innovative propulsion design concepts using sound engineering principles, GD&T, and tolerance stack-ups.
• Design and develop new “clean sheet” transmission power flow architectures, cross-sections and components using CAD software while collaborating with CAD designers.
• Perform engineering calculations: component loading, stress, and life calculations for general sizing efforts
• Review structural and system level analyses and make design judgements based on results.
• Determine appropriate DVP&R level to validate products and execute completion by initiating test requests, supporting data review and interpretation, and a thorough review of test reports.
• Support DFMEA, PFMEA activity and assessment to Best Practices to guide product design; including either generation of new or modification of existing.
• Execute R&D activities related to advanced powertrain concepts in support of Technology Information Lifecycle (TIL).
• Provide technical support to vertical engineering groups to support PLT sanctioned OS activities across all end markets.
• Monitor and maintain knowledge on the latest industry trends in commercial propulsion solutions related to conventional engines, alternatives fuels, and electrification.
• Foster effective collaboration within the team, demonstrating technical expertise and supporting the success of others.
• Apply strong presentation and communication skills to successfully meet demanding customer needs with mutually beneficial solutions.
• Document and present technical and program materials internally and to customers

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Master’s degree in related Engineering field, preferred
• Excellent oral and written (e.g. presentations) communication skills
• Demonstrated history of developing solutions to complex technical challenges
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple different programs simultaneously
• 15+ years of engineering experience in powertrain engineering
• 5+ years of new transmission architecture and cross-section development
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical sub-system and component design and validation experience
• Strong problem solving techniques including but not limited to; Red X, Kepner Tregoe, 8D, Six Sigma, Fault Tree Analysis.
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD tools, Siemens NX preferred
• Ability to read, interpret and create detail drawings and blueprints

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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