Senior Staff Project Engineer

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESSBuilding 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 begindriving 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 coverageEmployer HSA contributionDental & Vision InsurancePaid Parental LeaveShort & Long-Term DisabilityOther voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance401K with generous Company match & contributionAccrued Paid Time Off12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating HolidayRobust employee wellness programTuition assistance programJob Description:The Senior Staff Engineer is responsible for the development anddeployment of strategic electronic controls solutions. It includescustomer, product and system-level requirements development andvalidation. Must be capable of effectively assessing and mitigatingrisk across all levels and multiple disciplines.Key Responsibilities: Develop specifications, statements of work, and action plans tosource, design, develop, and release electro-mechanicalcomponents for conventional and electrified propulsion systems Develop, oversee, and serve as a subject matter expert on theexecution of validation plans for components and systems inlaboratory, test cell, vehicle environments and with suppliers Prepare and present technical status reports, schedules, andbudgets for a variety of audiences including Executive Staff Proactively identify gaps and risks in the design and validation ofthe components and develop/support/track mitigation plans Provide a high level of oversight and guidance in the root causeinvestigation and resolution of field issues as opportunities withfielded products arise Exercise project leadership in system integration with controlsystems engineering teams Provide advanced product technical support to suppliers,customers and cross functional departmentsKey Performance Measures: Decision-making characteristics for the Electromechanicalcomponents with suppliers, source of supply issues, continuousimprovements, and New Product Development initiatives Deliver quality validated components per project milestones Provide programmatic leadership that optimize cost, quality andtiming constraints Frequently sought out as a resource by other team membersand /or functions as a mentor to guide decision making andaction plansCompetencies and Behaviors:Problem Solving: Strong problem solving and analytical skillsTechnical Knowledge: Advanced and specialized expertise that isleveraged by various groups to establish tactics and strategiesCommunication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in across-functional settingOwnership: Be accountable for program deliverablesDrive: Flexible, motivated, and capable of making changes toimprove and sustain functional proficiencyQualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering,electrical engineering or similar engineering discipline Proven and successful record of working autonomously withinestablished practices and proceduresExperience: 20+ years of experience with developing electronic controlsystem hardware Experience in the Automotive and Commercial Vehicleapplications Experience with DVP&R development.Scope FactorsProducts: Across all product linesResponsibilities: Has advanced and specialized expertise Works autonomously within established procedures andpractices Critical thinking utilizing data driven decision making skillsand complex problem-solving abilities to solve uniqueproblems of a difficult nature Ability to communicate complex issues cross functionally andanalyze possible solutions Responsible for managing vendor technical relationships. Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer that provides componentdesign recommendations and development support Consistently delivers a high level of oversight and guidancewith suppliers and cross functional teams for source ofsupply and warranty issues Frequently works with cross functional teams for componentobsolescence resourcing activities Broad exposure and partnerships with various levels acrossthe organization up through Executive StaffBudget: Ability to manage a small component specific budget.Management scope: No direct reportsInteractions: External interactions with suppliers Internal interactions within engineering and across functionsat various levels of the organization This position must informally lead & mentor other ECHengineers to build organizational capabilityExposure: Engineering, Service, Quality, Ops, Purchasing, Planning,MSS, Supplier, External Customers Broad exposure and partnerships with various levels acrossthe organization up through Executive StaffLocation scope of responsibility: LocallyTravel or Physical Demands:Some travel may be required (Up to 25%)May require international travel.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 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.SummaryLocation: Indianapolis, INType: Full time