Project Engineer

JOIN THE TEAM THAT'S POWERING PROGRESS

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.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Job Title:

Project Engineer

Job Description:

We build cities. We drive commerce. We help save 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. This is a great opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for a Project Engineer. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward.

As a Project Engineer, you will be focused on conventional new product development and launch in commercial off-highway applications, as well as continuous improvement of current production solutions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Improve or develop new transmission component and sub-system designs using sound engineering principles, GD&T and tolerance stacks.
• Perform engineering calculations related to component loading, basic stress and fatigue life calculations for general component sizing.
• Design new part concepts in CAD, review FEA results and make design judgements based on those results. Components may include shafts, gears, housings, clutches, and other powertrain components.
• Direct and collaborate with specialized CAD designers to develop new product concepts.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of new designs and modifications to components and sub-systems.
• Support and resolve component deviation requests, durability issues and other field issues.
• Determine appropriate DVP&R elements to validate the product and execute to completion by initiating test requests, supporting data review and interpretation and a thorough review of test reports.
• Execute DFMEA/PFMEA analysis and align product designs to Best Practices.
• Develop Bill of Materials.
• Develop a solid understanding of the manufacturing and assembly impacts to design.
• Work with suppliers, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality Engineers to support cost reduction, sourcing decisions and design changes.
• Work with internal advanced analysis group as required.
• Perform design trade-off analyses and optimization.
• Perform failure analysis of hardware in cooperation with internal metallurgical lab.
• Execute other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3 years of engineering experience
• Experience in CAD modeling
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
• Knowledge and understanding in material strength
• Experience in transmission design and powertrain integration preferred
• Experience in other common analysis software (e.g. AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink) preferred
• Excellence in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams)
• Planning and organizational skills
• Experience in material processes including heat treatment preferred
• Experience in failure analysis preferred

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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