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: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Pay Grade: M3 Job Description: Primary Purpose of Role: The role of the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering (Defense Assembly) is to cast a vision for highly complex, low volume transmission assembly. Additionally, to lead a small team of less experienced assembly engineers in implementing that vision. Key Responsibilities: + Hire, lead, and manage a dynamic team to create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. + Monitor, evaluate, and provide regular feedback on employee performance – mentoring and coaching for employee growth and implementing improvement plans as needed. + Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives to maintain a motivated workforce – positively represent corporate communications to influence outcomes that support business strategies. + Ensure compliance with Allison Policies and manage employee relations matters as needed. + Understand program timing, implementing key milestones to follow + Understand program budgets, bringing awareness to potential issues + Cast a vision for low volume, high complex transmission assembly + Lead 3-6 assembly engineers through multiple programs following a clearly defined vision, adhering to timing milestones and budgets + Assist the team as needed, taking on various engineering assignments throughout the lifecycle of programs to ensure team success + Become the key point of contact for updates to the Operation Program Management team for Defense Assembly + Provide support in weekly Product Team Meetings with an ability to influence across business functions (either self or team members) + Manage various HR aspects for the team, not limited to: Setting Goals, Conducting Reviews, Measuring Success, Recommending Compensation Changes and Bonuses, Managing PTO Key Performance Measures: + Safety + Quality + Cost + Responsiveness + Productivity Competencies and Behaviors: Required: + The Highest Standards in Everything We Do – consistent demonstration of this competency, honestly reporting program status + Drive a Positive Customer Experience – consistent demonstration of this competency, staying in touch with plant personnel + Improve the Way the World Works – serve as a mentor in this competency, helping develop new and innovative was to solve problems + Leverage the Power of Teamwork – servce as a mentor in this competency, assisting the team as needed sharing assignments + The ability to dissect complex issues, overcome obstacles, and learn from failures with a focus on executing solutions. + The ability to interact effectively with senior levels of management while providing executive summaries, of gaps and needs, that allow time for their assistance. + The ability to coach and mentor others, always leads by example. + The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting. Qualifications: Required : + Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline Preferred : + Experience in the implementation of major production launches. Experience: Required : + 10+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering with a focus on assembly operations Preferred : + 5+ years’ experience leading a team of Engineers + Experience in the implementation of major production launches. 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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at ask4max@allisontransmission.com . 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. 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. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at 317-242-5000. 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.