Supplier Quality Engineers

Company: Allison Transmission
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building 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 begin driving 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 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: Supplier Quality Engineers Job Description: Ensure external suppliers meet the Company’s high standards for quality. Responsible for multiple projects and ongoing relationships with suppliers and suggest and/or evaluate opportunities for manufacturing process improvements. Centered on the identification, containment, and/or resolution of quality issues that arise in the manufacturing process, serve as a liaison between the Company and suppliers to resolve supplier quality issues and provide technical support during that process. Support the investigation of supplier quality problems and coordinate implementation of effective and timely resolution of problems. This includes supporting the completion of the 8D process including containment (attempting to ensure that problem parts do not make it into the field), root cause analysis (why did the problem occur), and corrective action (implementing steps to remedy the problem). Additional duties include: review and audit supplier manufacturing processes and quality systems and present audit results; improve supplier quality performance by conducting audits at supplier locations, ensure that accurate and timely records are maintained within various systems, including Supplier Quality Notifications (SQN), SAP ERP, and online Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and post, calculate, analyze routine statistical data, and otherwise adhere to corporate purchasing policies and procedures; manage the quality of multiple suppliers, and participate in the manufacture of these products; apply knowledge of mechanical engineering to diagnose problems, determine the root cause(s) of those problems, and identify and implement corrective actions; interact with engineers at both the Company and its suppliers to work through product design and process issues. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or closely related field and two (2) years of experience in automotive manufacturing industry, including familiarity with manufacturing environments, supply chain structures, and component requirements. Will also accept Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or closely related field in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience requirements. Other experience, education, and skills must include: Statistical quality control techniques, including Pareto charts, control charts, capability analysis, and histogram analysis; Manufacturing operational excellence, including lean manufacturing and 5S; Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), including interpreting engineering drawings, applying ASME Y14.5 principles, and ensuring accurate communication of part geometry, allowable variation, and functional requirements between design, manufacturing, and inspection teams; Manufacturing or automotive quality standards, including familiarity with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) and application of these standards to ensure process capability, product compliance, and continuous improvement in the supply base; Conducting audits and driving continuous improvement initiatives; Purchasing and Global Supply Chain concepts, including supply continuity of material to meet production deliverables and deadlines; Problem-solving techniques, including 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagram, and Six Sigma; Analytical capability addressing complex problems, including identification of root causes leading to methodical problem solving with successful resolutions; and Organization, planning, documentation of tasks, and prioritization of work, coordination and planning a cadence of meetings for discussion of special projects and maintaining agendas and meeting minutes. Employer: Allison Transmission, Inc. Work Location: One Allison Way, Indianapolis, IN 46222 Apply online at: https://www.allisontransmission.com/careers 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 atiask4max@service-now.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.

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