Manufacturing/Assembly Engineer

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward! Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer will handle the monitoring and maintenance of technical aspects of the assembly process, looking at a variety of metrics gathered throughout the process. They will coordinate and integrate the assembly process, as well as analyze efficiency data and process flow. The Manufacturing Engineer works with the manufacturing manager to ensure standards for manufacturing are maintained, as well as in developing new production methods and implementing new product processes.

Requirements

Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience 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 multitask.
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 areas: Machining of rotating components, Machining of prismatic components, Machining of gears, 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.
Experience with statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages, and the ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks.
Experience in working effectively with hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
Formal problem solving training.
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.
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).

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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