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Job Title:

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Pay Grade:

T3

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective assembly processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launches for new or revised products; with the manufacturing manager to ensure standards for manufacturing are maintained. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of technical aspects of the assembly process, the design and/or validation of equipment, and planning the manufacturing processes in a designated area of the manufacturing plant. 

Key Responsibilities:

Design of manufacturing systems with the focus on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of the assembly equipment.Development of process documentation, including process stack sheets, process routings, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and error proofing plans.Analysis of proposals for new machinery and equipment.Lead the testing and evaluation of new machinery and equipment.Provide technical support to plant operations.Develop and implement major Capital Appropriations Projects.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, procurement, qualification and launch of assembly systems in a high-volume production setting.Support of production systems to include continuous improvement, updates to existing equipment to maintain serviceability.High-level of understanding and experience with torquing systems, electrical and hydraulic press applications, automatic assembly, error-proofing, vision systems, and robotic applications

Key Performance Measures:

SafetyQualityCostProject timeline adherence

Competencies and Behaviors:

Required:

Expertise in Assembly operations within a manufacturing environment.

High level of analytical ability.

Good written and oral communication skills, including regular and effective communication across functions and with Senior Management.

The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting, including work with Senior Management.CAD proficiency (preferably NX and/or AutoCAD).Strong computer skills, including MS Office.The ability to work independently, and to coach and mentor others.The ability to consider business impact beyond a specific functional area.The ability to provide relevant, essential technical guidance to support Senior Management.An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.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.Experience with statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages, and the ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks.

Preferred:

Experience in working effectively with hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.Familiarity with QS and TS quality systems requirements.An understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.Specific specialized skills, including CNC programming, CMM programming, nutrunner programming, robotic programming, ladder logic, etc.An understanding of transmission fundamentals.Experience in a manufacturing environment in a non-US location, including mentoring and training of non-US personsExperience in implementation of major production launches (entire production lines or plants).

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Technology, Robotics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience required.

Preferred:

Formal problem-solving training.

Experience:

Required:

Minimum of 5+ years' experience required.Experience with statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages, and the ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks.

Preferred:

Experience in working effectively with hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.Experience in a manufacturing environment in a non-US location, including mentoring and training of non-US persons.Experience in implementation of major production launches (entire production lines or plants).

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.

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