Senior Quality & Reliability Engineer
Allison Transmission · Indianapolis, IN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 15 days ago
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A senior quality role at Allison Transmission (automotive) in Indianapolis, IN. Collect, analyze, document, and develop corrective action strategies for internal and external quality related issues.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, FMEA, Control plans, GD&T, ISO 9001
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Collect, analyze, document, and develop corrective action strategies for internal and external quality related issues.
- ◆Organize, coordinate and interface with OEM’s regarding parts and transmission concerns.
- ◆Coordinate continuous improvement activities and corrective action activities to closure.
- ◆Provide professional reports on quality investigations, findings, and results.
- ◆Develop and/or complete plant reliability tests to analyze and solve problems.
- ◆Analyze product and process design to prevent and correct problems.
- ◆Develop, conduct, and complete required reliability, process, and product audits. Participate in IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 audits.
- ◆Communicate and coordinate activities with cross-functional organizations.
- ◆Implements and actively supports the plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives.
- ◆Provide a physical presence in the workplace.
- ◆Act as a subject matter expert for assigned responsibilities.
- ◆Other duties as assigned.
Required
- ✓High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
- ✓Strong problem solving capabilities for complex issues.
- ✓High level of knowledge of product engineering and manufacturing/assembly processes.
- ✓High level of interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with business partners and diverse work groups to meet mutual goals required.
- ✓Ability to lead cross functional teams in problem solving and other initiatives.
- ✓Strong oral and written communication skills.
- ✓Knowledge of ISO 9000: IATF 16949 requirements.
- ✓Ability to effectively use computer software.
- ✓Familiarity with SPC, PFMEA, Process Control Plans, 8D Corrective Action Strategy and Layered Process Audits.
- ✓Able to work independently and make decisions utilizing available information and processes.
- ✓Ability to interface with customers in a professional manner to address concerns and issues.
- ✓Able to analyze processes and products to proactively identify areas of concern and implement countermeasures to prevent defects.
- ✓Ability to compile clear and concise reports and summaries of issues and present them to customers and Allison personnel.
Required
- ✓Bachelors degree in Engineering related program
Required
- ✓5+ years' experience in Quality Engineer or related 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
Primary Purpose of Role
The Senior Quality and Reliability Engineer is responsible for implementing ATI quality policies and procedures in the manufacturing part fabrication and assembly environment. Activities include monitoring various elements of operations quality, problem solving to correct issues, and reporting results. This individual will exercise a high level of independent judgment using a considerable amount of creativity, initiative and determination. This individual will lead focused teams and will drive corrective action, preventative action and continuous improvement activities on a variety of tasks.
Key Performance Measures
- •Safety
- •Quality
- •Cost
- •Productivity
- •Responsiveness
Preferred
- +Knowledge of ATI Quality and Reliability policies and procedures.
- +Knowledge of automatic transmission.
- +Knowledge of blue print reading and dimensional layout, including Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- +Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and Gear Analyzer familiarity.
- +Knowledge of gaging techniques and applications
- +Knowledge of inspection processes and techniques
Scope Factors
- •Highly proficient professional role: Requires a strong grasp on the concepts related to the professional field.
- •Frequently interacts with leadership up direct management chain and direct team members.
- •Occasionally interacts with peers within broader function or across functions.
- •Fully seasoned professional/technical level.
- •Works on problems of diverse scope.
- •Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
- •Individual contributor or may coordinate and supervise activities of non-exempt/hourly workers.
- •Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- •Work typically impacts direct peers, supervisors, cross functional partners and projects they may lead.
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