Tool Engineer

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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Manage cutting-tool programs for production plants, including inventory, procurement, budgeting, forecasting, consumption, and cost control. Analyze tooling processes to improve capability and reduce machining costs. Provide technical support on the production floor, collaborate with plant operations, tool rooms, cutter-grind teams, and tooling manufacturers, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires manufacturing experience with metal cutting or gear forming, knowledge of tooling and machine equipment, analytical ability, and proficiency with business software.
Summary Generated by Built In

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison 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. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.  

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:

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 Tool Engineer.

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

Summary:

The Tool Engineer will focus on execution and implementation of best practices in regard to tool management procedures, including managing all cutting tools for production plants, budgeting and forecasting tooling expenditures, and work for overall improvements to cost of machining.  This role requires knowledge and practical experience with a multitude of tooling processes including turning, milling, grinding, broaching, hobbing, and honing.

Responsibilities:

·       Support tooling issues in manufacturing plants as they relate to inventory, cost, procurement, forecasting and consumption.

·       Analyze process elements for improved tooling capability and reduce cost.

·       Be well-versed in the financial side of tooling.  Be able to manage tool cost to a budget and document variances.

·       Provide technical support to plant operations as it relates to tooling.

·       Maintain regular contact with others outside the work group, including tooling manufacturers.

·       Continual improvements to manage tooling.

·       Understand and interface with Tool Room and Cutter Grind.

·       Provides a physical presence on the production floor.


Education Requirement:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience


Experience:

Required:

·       Minimum 5-7 years’ experience required.

·       High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.

·       Direct manufacturing experience with an emphasis on metal cutting and/or gear forming.

·       Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing process and equipment.

·       Understanding of machine tools.

·       Good written and oral communication skills.

·       The ability to work effectively in a group setting.

·       The ability to work independently, and a willingness to seek counsel on difficult and complex issues.

·       The ability to multitask.

·       The ability to take on new task and roles.

·       Computer skills, including MS Office.


Preferred:

·       Someone with tooling experience in a manufacturing environment.

·       Competency with MS Office, SAP, Maximo

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.

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.


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

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5–7 years of experience
  • Direct manufacturing experience emphasizing metal cutting and/or gear forming
  • Knowledge of tooling, manufacturing processes, and equipment
  • Understanding of machine tools
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a group setting
  • Ability to work independently and seek counsel on complex issues
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to take on new tasks and roles
  • Computer skills, including MS Office
  • Tooling experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Competency with MS Office, SAP, and Maximo

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Indianapolis, IN
Year Founded: 1915

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.

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