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Job Title:
Supplier Quality Intern - Summer 2027Job Description:
The Supplier Quality Engineer Intern will gain exposure and experience in a global procurement organization supporting current and future programs. In this role the intern will work closely with suppliers to ensure components and their manufacturing processes meet our required standards.
Responsibilities:
- Offers support as a liaison between the plant community, Purchasing, Engineering, the rest of Operations, and suppliers to contain, identify, and resolve supplier quality issues and to provide technical support.
- Coordinates containment activities to minimize supplied part quality impact to the plants.
- Provides, as needed, support for formal 8D containment, root cause, and corrective action documentation.
- Coordinates supplier scheduling of formal 8D report outs either at Allison or via teleconference. (Note: 8D is a standard automotive industry problem solving methodology)
- Supports investigation of supplier quality problems and coordinates implementation of effective and timely resolutions.
- Assist with supplier selection processes.
- Assist with Supplier audits
- Support part qualification processes
Education Requirement:
- College undergraduate or graduate status with 1-3 years at an accredited college or university, pursuing an academic field of study related to Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Technology or equivalent.
Required Experience:
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
- Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
- Analytical ability to solve complex problems.
Primary Location:
Indianapolis, INAdditional 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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- College undergraduate or graduate student with 1–3 years completed at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, Technology, or an equivalent field of study
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills for effective collaboration
- Analytical ability to solve complex problems
Allison Transmission Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allison Transmission and has not been reviewed or approved by Allison Transmission.
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Healthcare Strength — Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is available, alongside life and disability insurance and an employee assistance program. A wellness platform (Virgin Pulse) supports prevention and healthy habits.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with generous company contributions or match is highlighted, with additional offerings like profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. Certain groups reference pension or defined contribution retirement components.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time are provided, with some roles noting flex days and sizable holiday allotments. Paid parental leave is also described.
Allison Transmission Insights
What We Do
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. OUR VISION In addition to being the world’s leading provider of commercial-duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, we also strive to be the foremost provider of parts and services for our customers. Whether you drive, sell, service or distribute on-highway vehicles, defense vehicles or off-highway equipment, Allison provides you with the highest quality products and the best customer care. We work to win your trust and enthusiasm through continuous improvement driven by the integrity, teamwork and innovation from our employees and authorized partners. OUR PROMISE Allison promises our customers an automatic experience like they’ve never had: an unrivaled combination of Quality, Reliability, Durability, Vocational Value and Customer Service.
