Senior Defense Product Integration Engineer

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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:

As a key member of the Defense Product Integration Engineering team, you will focus on planning and execution of cross-drive transmission integration development and validation into powerpacks and vehicles. You will be the subject matter expert in performance, integration and optimization of the transmission in the powertrain system. Ensuring optimized transmission integration and electronic controls are implemented to improve drivability, reliability, and performance for targeted applications. Key contributions may involve designing tests, performing validation activities, analyzing data, summarizing and reporting results, and collaborating with customers and OEM's. You will lead the investigation of fielded product issues, taking and analyzing data, compiling results, developing recommendations and producing reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess program opportunity requirements in support of technical solution development
• Use Allison developed tools to develop vehicle predictive performance
• Work directly with internal and external customers to develop and execute project plans
• Travel as required to complete installation reviews and perform product evaluations
• Create, optimize, and validate product calibrations
• Diagnose and address product findings
• Prepare technical data packages, such as installation documents, test procedures, performance specifications and assist in product technical data creation

Key Performance Measures:

·       On-time program deliveries

·       Alignment of solutions with technical objectives

·       Thorough and organized documentation of owned applications

·        Appropriate risk analysis and decision quality

Competencies and Behaviors:

·       Detail oriented

·       Ability to manage risk and deal with ambiguity

·       Ability to switch between tasks quickly and effectively

·       Effective at prioritizing work

·       Ability to lead internal and external customers to meet program timing and issue resolution

Qualifications:

·       BS or MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

·       Proficiency in written and spoken business communication skills

·       Experience in powertrain design engineering and/or test

·       Experience with data analysis and tools

Experience:

·       7+ years with BS or MS Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

·       Proficiency in written and spoken business communication skills

·       Experience in powertrain design engineering and/or test

·       Experience with data analysis and tools

Travel or Physical Demands:

Up to 25%

Office/Manufacturing  Environment

 Requires permanent USA resident status

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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