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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!

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Primary Purpose of Role:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Responsible for the design and/or testing of tooling and equipment and/or planning the manufacturing processes in a designated area of the manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of production equipment.
• Direct the design, development, and/or improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Study product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of product design fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Occasional instruction, training, and assignment of work to a small group of employees.
• Analyze process elements for improved manufacturing capability.
• Analyze equipment deficiencies for manufacturing improvements.
• Provide technical support for specific plant operations.
• Physical presence in the workplace is an essential function
• Implements and actively supports the plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives
• Implement safety and good housekeeping standards
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Measures:

• Safety
• Productivity
• Quality
• Responsiveness
• Cost

Competencies and Behaviors:

Required:

• High level of analytical ability to solve complex problems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of tooling, manufacturing process, and manufacturing equipment required.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Understanding of machine and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field

Experience:

Required:

• 5+ years experience
• Experience in part processing using various grinding, turning, machining center equipment.
• CNC programming experience with a thorough knowledge of machine control systems.
• Project management experience with regard to machine procurement, cost analysis, and process validation.
• Direct manufacturing experience with at least one of the following component groups: rotating and reciprocating components, gears, and/or prismatic parts.

Preferred:

• 7+ years experience
• Experience working with Unigraphics and other CAD programs.
• Experience in gear/spline manufacturing, gear geometry, analytical gear evaluation

Scope Factors

• Experienced professional role: Requires an understanding of broad concepts related to a professional field.
• Potentially a highly experienced employee in a professional role through years of work-related experience.
• Frequently interacts with direct manager and direct team members.
• Occasionally interacts with peers within broader function or across functions.,
• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise.
• Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers.
• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline/ still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
• Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures, Individual contributor, or may coordinate and supervise activities of non-exempt/hourly workers.
• Work typically impacts direct peers, supervisors and cross functional partners.

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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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