Gear Engineer

Allison Transmission

. Perform diversified design and research for future Off-Highway product development, including new gear designs, gear optimizations, gearbox designs, materials, and manufacturing and assembly methodologies .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in gear design and optimization, with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and experience in VAVE cost savings projects. Proficient in interpreting technical specifications and providing support across various engineering and manufacturing functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Gear Design Software ExperienceBevel And Cylindrical Gear EngineeringVAVE Engineering SuccessGD&T KnowledgeParametric Modeling Experience

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Hard Skills

Gear DesignGear OptimizationGearbox DesignHydrostatic DrivetrainsElectrically Driven DrivetrainsBenchmarkingCompetitive Gear AnalysisDFMEA AuthoringDVP&R ReviewAPQP Participation

Soft Skills

MentoringTraining

Tools & Technologies

KissSoftGleasonKlingelnbergRomax

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringOff-Highway ProductsAutomotive IndustryCommercial Vehicle IndustryGear ManufacturingGear Inspection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform diversified design and research for future Off-Highway product development, including new gear designs, gear optimizations, gearbox designs, materials, and manufacturing and assembly methodologies
Interpret customer technical specifications and design complete gearbox systems, including bevel gears, cylindrical gears, shafts, and splines
Size and select hardware such as bearings, bushings, seals, o-rings, bolts, friction disks, retaining rings, and washers
Provide technical support to purchasing, manufacturing plants, assembly plants, and engineering departments during sourcing, vehicle development, launch, and production
Author and/or review DFMEAs and DVP&Rs; participate in APQP; review part deviations and PPAPs
Mentor and train less experienced gear engineers and technicians
Perform benchmarking and competitive gear analyses
Develop and implement VAVE cost savings projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field
1+ years of experience in bevel and/or cylindrical gear powertrain engineering in the automotive, commercial vehicle, or off-highway industries
1+ years of experience in gear design software (KissSoft, Gleason, Klingelnberg, or Romax preferred) and/or gear manufacturing and inspection
Fundamental understanding of hydrostatic and electrically driven drivetrains and their components
Parametric modeling experience
GD&T knowledge
Understanding of gearbox failure modes
Successful record of VAVE engineering in the life cycle of a product
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed; typical travel less than 10%
Graduate degree in engineering or business preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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