Tool Engineer

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

About the role

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.

This is an exciting opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for a Tool Engineer.

Summary

The Tool Engineer will focus on execution and implementation of best practices in regard to tool management procedures, including managing all cutting tools for production plants, budgeting and forecasting tooling expenditures, and work for overall improvements to cost of machining. This role requires knowledge and practical experience with a multitude of tooling processes including turning, milling, grinding, broaching, hobbing, and honing.

Responsibilities

• Support tooling issues in manufacturing plants as they relate to inventory, cost, procurement, forecasting and consumption.
• Analyze process elements for improved tooling capability and reduce cost.
• Be well-versed in the financial side of tooling. Be able to manage tool cost to a budget and document variances.
• Provide technical support to plant operations as it relates to tooling.
• Maintain regular contact with others outside the work group, including tooling manufacturers.
• Continual improvements to manage tooling.
• Understand and interface with Tool Room and Cutter Grind.
• Provides a physical presence on the production floor.

Education Requirement

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

Required

• Minimum 5-7 years' experience required.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are complex.
• Direct manufacturing experience with an emphasis on metal cutting and/or gear forming.
• Knowledge of tooling and manufacturing process and equipment.
• Understanding of machine tools.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a group setting.
• The ability to work independently, and a willingness to seek counsel on difficult and complex issues.
• The ability to multitask.
• The ability to take on new task and roles.
• Computer skills, including MS Office.

Preferred

• Someone with tooling experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Competency with MS Office, SAP, Maximo

Additional information

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.