Senior Engineer, E-Mobility Product Engineering

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison 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. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.  

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

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

Job Description:

Do you want to be part of improving the way the world works?

For more than a century, Allison Transmission has been on the front lines of innovation that truly impacts how our world moves. Allison continues to create innovative propulsion solutions for our customers that drive our world forward. Our electric hybrids are bridging the charging infrastructure gap while decreasing greenhouse gases. Our traditional powertrain products used in ambulances, school busses, and even battle tanks, where lives are relying on our technologies.

Allison’s team is comprised of talented individuals across the globe, and our drive for innovation is being felt worldwide. Our vision is to be the global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions that Improve the Way the World Works. By joining our team, there are numerous ways to learn and contribute as we develop propulsion solutions that meet the needs OEMs and end users. Drive your career forward, with this opportunity as a Senior, Product Engineer eMobility located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a fast-paced and dynamic field. Allison Transmission is seeking an eMobility Product Engineer to join its fast-paced, dynamic eMobility group. In this role, you will apply your engineering expertise cross-functionally to develop the industry's most reliable hybrid and electric powertrain systems. This opportunity directly supports legacy H40/50, eGen Flex, and eGen Power product initiatives. Additionally, you will serve as the primary product engineering liaison for the manufacturing plant, providing immediate technical support to troubleshoot and resolve emerging product-related production issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical hardware design in support of current and new product development.
• Work cross-functionally with departments to improve existing products and develop new technologies.
• Perform engineering calculations as required for the specific component or sub-assembly using hand calculations, spreadsheet tools, FEA, or other available analysis tools.
• Design new parts in CAD and review FEA results; make design judgments including stress housings, shafts, bearings, machining components, etc.
• Work cross-functionally to root cause emerging product related issues.
• Develop a solid understanding of the manufacturing aspects of design and provide manufacturing support.
• Design mechanical components and sub-systems incorporating appropriate GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Work with suppliers, Purchasing, and Supplier Quality Engineers to support cost reductions, sourcing, and design changes.
• Support product development builds and prototype programs.
• Establish or modify validation plans for components or subassemblies, including defining performance requirements, acceptance criteria, and testing conditions; review data and provide final interpretation of test reports.
• Serve as the primary product engineering contact for the manufacturing facility, providing rapid response troubleshooting to resolve emerging product issues and maintain production continuity.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and proposed solutions to management and cross-functional teams.

Key Performance Measures:

• Technical recommendations are supported by sound engineering work and judgment.
• Deliverables are completed in a timely manner.
• Designs comply with applicable engineering standards.
• Component drawings appropriately capture required specifications and comply with current standards and practices.
• Issues and proposed solutions are communicated clearly and effectively to management and organizational leadership.

Competencies and Behaviors:

• Decision Making: Makes timely and effective decisions with appropriate consideration of technical risk.
• Problem Solving: Capable of solving low-to-medium complexity technical problems with minimal guidance.
• Collaboration: Works effectively within a team, utilizing appropriate resources.
• Delivers Results: Delivers solutions that account for and address cross-functional concerns.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of product design and development experience in automotive or heavy-duty transmissions, axles, driveline or powertrain components.

Experience:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems including, but not limited to, gears, bearings, castings, differentials, cooling, lubrication, and sealing systems.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Proficiency in coding, including but not limited to MATLAB.
• Strong understanding of DFMEA and APQP methodologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of product validation and reliability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

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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