Senior Staff Engineer, Gear Engineer

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

56d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Staff Gear Engineer for Allison Transmission Gear Systems team, you will be responsible for the gear design and development associated with new transmissions and transmission variants, while also providing directly support to problem resolution and cost optimization efforts for existing product lines across all end markets. In this role, you will provide specialized expertise in gear design and analysis, contributing to engineering decisions related to performance, manufacturability, and reliability of gear systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Excellent oral and written (e.g. presentations) communication skills
Demonstrated history of developing solutions to complex technical challenges
Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple different programs simultaneously
15+ years of engineering experience in gear systems design analysis and manufacturing
Strong problem solving techniques including but not limited to; Red X, Kepner Tregoe, 8D, Six Sigma, Fault Tree Analysis
Proficient on gear manufacturing processes, and heat treatments
Ability to read, interpret and create detail drawings and blueprints

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related Engineering field, preferred
5+ years of experience modelling in SMT Masta, Romax or KISSsoft or comparable, preferred
Working knowledge of tribology, preferred
Familiar with 3D CAD tools (preferably Siemens NX) and GD&T

Responsibilities

Serve as the Center of Expertise (COE) for gear design and analysis, with a strong system-level understanding of interactions with adjacent mechanical components such as shafts, housings, bearings, splines, and carriers
Foster effective collaboration within the team, demonstrating technical expertise and mentoring the success and growth of others
Conduct CAE system level modeling and simulation of complete transmissions to evaluate durability, performance, and efficiency
Support DFMEA, PFMEA and BP activities to guide product design; including either generation of new or modification of existing documents
Perform engineering calculations: component loading, stress, and life calculations for general sizing efforts
Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure design intend in maintained during all design phases (from Concept Validation to Production)
Execute R&D activities related to Gear Systems in support of Technology Information Lifecycle and new gear technology/materials/processes
Contribute to the development of internal capabilities by mentoring engineers and supporting the creation of tools, guidelines, and design/analysis standards that advance gear design and analysis practices across the organization
Utilizes strong communication and presentation skills to engage effectively with stakeholders, ensuring customer needs are understood and addressed through practical and mutually beneficial engineering solutions
Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation to ensure traceability, support engineering decisions, and enable knowledge retention
Stay current with industry advancements in gear design, analysis, manufacturing techniques, post-processing treatments, and materials to inform and enhance engineering best practices

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.