Manufacturing Engineer
Allison Transmission · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at Allison Transmission (automotive) in Indianapolis, IN.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), CNC, Machining, Tooling, CATIA / NX
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Assist in the development of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of production equipment.
- ◆Work is of a technical nature where decisions are made within general practices and procedures, where supervision is available to handle unusual situations.
- ◆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.
Required
- ✓Bachelor Degree in Engineering discipline.
Required
- ✓3+ years' experience in Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.
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Benefits
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
- •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
Summary
The 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.
Skills/Competencies
- •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.
- •Direct manufacturing experience with at least one of the following component groups: rotating and reciprocating components, gears, and/or prismatic parts.
Preferred
- +5+ years' experience as Manufacturing Engineer in manufacturing environment.
- +Experience working with Unigraphics and other CAD programs.
- +Experience in gear/spline manufacturing, gear geometry, analytical gear evaluation.
- +CNC programming experience with a thorough knowledge of machine control systems.
- +Project management experience with regard to machine procurement, cost analysis, and process validation.
- +Experience in part processing using various grinding, turning, machining center equipment.
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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