Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Gears

Allison Transmission Inc.•Ohio, IL

64d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll monitor and maintain the technical aspects of the fabrication process, tracking key production metrics and analyzing efficiency data. You'll partner with the manufacturing manager to uphold standards, introduce new methods, and integrate processes for new products. In this role, you'll ensure Allison's manufacturing operations remain safe, efficient, and continuously improving. You're a collaborative and detail-oriented engineer with a strong command of manufacturing systems, tooling, and lean practices. You translate complex technical challenges into actionable solutions, communicate effectively across teams, and balance hands-on problem solving with strategic improvements. You take pride in mentoring others and advancing Allison's manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
Experience with statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages, and the ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks.

Nice To Haves

7+ years' experience
Experience in working effectively with hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Direct continuous improvement and lean manufacturing projects to increase throughput and reduce waste.
Design and integrate tooling, machining, and automated solutions utilizing CAD platforms such as NX, SolidWorks, or PTC Creo.
Conduct comprehensive process analyses to identify opportunities for workflow optimization, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff while partnering with operations, quality, and product design teams to support new product introductions and improvements to existing lines.
Uphold the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across all manufacturing operations.

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
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.