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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.
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Job Title:
Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication
Pay Grade:
T2
Job Description:
Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer will handle the monitoring and maintenance of technical aspects of the fabrication process, looking at a variety of metrics gathered throughout the process. They will coordinate and integrate the manufacturing 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.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical support to plant operations.
Development of process documentation, including process stack sheets, process routings, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and error proofing plans.
Development of cost estimates for new and major programs, often working from early concept cross sections, concept drawings, concurrent engineering discussions, and evolving assumptions.
Design of manufacturing systems, with peer oversight, with a focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of the production equipment.
Develop and implement, with peer oversight, machine specific Capital Appropriations Projects.
Develop RFQ packages for new machinery and equipment.
Analysis of RFQ proposals for new machinery and equipment.
Manage, with peer oversight, the purchase and receipt of most items related to Capital Appropriations Projects.
Manage, with peer oversight, the tryout and evaluation of new machinery and equipment.
Manage, with peer oversight, all costs, and report status monthly, related to Capital Appropriations Projects.
Occasionally sit in on cross functional team meetings for new and major programs.
Competencies & Behaviors:
Required:
A basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
An understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
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.
An understanding of statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages, and the ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks.
High level of analytical ability.
CAD proficiency (preferably NX and/or AutoCAD).
Good written and oral communication skills, including regular and effective communication across functions and with direct management.
The ability to provide relevant, essential technical guidance to support management.
The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting.
The ability to work independently.
The ability to multitask.
The ability to consider business impact beyond a specific functional area.
Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
Preferred:
NX CAD proficiency
Specific specialized skills, including CNC programming, CMM programming.
Familiarity with QS and TS quality systems requirements.
An understanding of transmission fundamentals.
Qualifications:
Required:
Experience:
Required:
3+ years' experience in Engineering or similar role
Experience in at least one of the following areas: Machining of rotating components, Machining of prismatic components, Machining of gears.
Preferred:
5+ years’ experience
Formal problem-solving training.
Experience in the implementation of major production launches.
Experience in working effectively with hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a manufacturing environment in a non-US location.
Primary Location:
Indianapolis, IN
Additional Locations:
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 ati+ask4max@service-now.com .
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 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.
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.