Indianapolis, IN, USA
1 day ago
Operations Advanced Quality Engineer

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Job Title:

Operations Advanced Quality Engineer

Pay Grade:

T3

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

As the Operations Advanced Quality Engineer, you will be a champion for implementing quality planning methodologies for cross-drive transmission development projects. You'll be central part in ensuring the smooth and efficient launch of high-quality Allison cross-drive transmissions.

Key Responsibilities:

Uphold and promote the company’s values of quality, integrity, innovation, customer focus and teamwork.Lead and participate in all phases of the transmission development, focusing on implementing a structured quality planning process.Facilitate seamless collaboration between product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and other departments throughout the project.Develop and maintain comprehensive Control Plans specific to transmissions, ensuring they address critical quality considerations.Assure thorough Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify potential quality risks early in the design phase, with a keen eye for transmission-specific failure modes.Analyse warranty, customer, and internal first-time quality data to mitigate recurrence in future products.Assurance to Allison manufacturing best practices by coordinating design for manufacturing and design for assembly events.Prepare and deliver presentations on best practices for achieving exceptional transmission quality within internal teams.

Key Performance Measures:

On time completion of Integrated Program Management Quality Lane deliverablesPositive impact on customer satisfaction through reduction in quality escapes during program launches.Positive feedback from stakeholders and successful cultivation of a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Competencies and Behaviors:

Required:

In-depth knowledge of proven quality planning methodologies for complex components.Strong understanding of quality control tools and techniques (FMEA, SPC, PPAP, etc.)Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

Preferred:

Six Sigma Green Belt or HigherShainin Red X Apprentice or HigherCertified Quality Engineer.

Experience:

Required:

5+ years of experience in quality planning or a related fieldProven experience applying AIAG best practices for quality control.Experience with integrated management systems (IATF 16949, ISO9001)

Preferred

Experience with transmission components, functionality, and common failure modes.

Scope Factors:

Highly proficient professional role: Requires a strong grasp on the concepts related to the professional field.Frequently interacts with leadership up direct management chain and direct team members. Occasionally interacts with peers within broader function or across functions.      Fully seasoned professional/technical level Works on problems of diverse scopeDemonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.Individual contributor or may coordinate and supervise activities of non-exempt/hourly workers.Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.Work typically impacts direct peers, supervisors, cross functional partners, and projects they may lead.

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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