Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Fabrication

Allison Transmission

Full-time

1,001-5,000 employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

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. This role is crucial in providing technical support to plant operations and involves the development of process documentation, including process stack sheets, process routings, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and error proofing plans. Additionally, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the development of cost estimates for new and major programs, often working from early concept cross sections, concept drawings, concurrent engineering discussions, and evolving assumptions. The position also requires the design of manufacturing systems, with peer oversight, focusing on continuous improvement related to quality and throughput capability of the production equipment. The Manufacturing Engineer will develop and implement machine-specific Capital Appropriations Projects, manage the purchase and receipt of items related to these projects, and oversee the tryout and evaluation of new machinery and equipment. They will also manage all costs and report status monthly related to Capital Appropriations Projects, and occasionally participate in cross-functional team meetings for new and major programs.

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, focusing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• A basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• An understanding of lean manufacturing concepts.
• An understanding of machine tool specifications, construction, and maintenance.
• An understanding of statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages.
• High level of analytical ability.
• CAD proficiency (preferably NX and/or AutoCAD).
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• 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.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.

Nice-to-haves

• NX CAD proficiency
• Specific specialized skills, including CNC programming, CMM programming.
• Familiarity with QS and TS quality systems requirements.
• An understanding of transmission fundamentals.
• 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.