Senior Gear Systems Engineer

Benefits 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 Primary Purpose of Role: Under supervision of the Manager of Spicer Torque-Hub Engineering, the Senior Gear Systems Engineer performs diversified design and research in areas of future product development for Off‑Highway, including but not limited to new gear designs, gear optimizations, new gearbox designs, new materials, and new manufacturing and assembly methodologies. Key Responsibilities Interpret customer technical specifications and use them to correctly design complete gearbox systems, including bevel gears, cylindrical gears, shafts and splines, to meet Off‑Highway design practices and performance requirements. Properly size and select hardware items such as bearings, bushings, seals, o‑rings, bolts, friction disks, retaining rings, and washers used in complete gearbox systems or sub‑assemblies. Provide technical support to purchasing, manufacturing and assembly plants, and other engineering departments during sourcing, vehicle development, launch and production. Author and/or review DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, and participate in APQP while reviewing part deviations and PPAPs. Mentor and train less experienced gear engineers and technicians. Perform benchmarking and competitive gear analyses. Develop and implement VAVE cost‑saving projects. Competencies and Behaviors Fundamental understanding of how hydrostatic and electrically driven drivetrains operate, and familiarity with all components within, including hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, SAHR brakes, SAER brakes, and electric motors (DC, AC induction, IPM, SRIPM and others). Parametric modeling experience in GD&T. Understanding of failure modes of gearboxes. Successful record of VAVE engineering throughout the product life cycle. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related technical field; a graduate degree in engineering or business is preferred but not required. 2+ years of experience in bevel and/or cylindrical gear powertrain engineering in the automotive, commercial vehicle, or off‑highway industries. 3+ years of experience in gear design software (KissSoft, Gleason, Klingelnberg, or Romax) and/or gear manufacturing and inspection. Travel Travel domestically and internationally as needed based on business needs. Typical travel requirements are less than 10%; mostly domestic, with occasional international travel. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allison Transmission