Tooling Engineer, Procurement

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: Primary Purpose of Role: The Vendor Tooling Engineer [VTE] is responsible for working with incumbent and new suppliers, PUR Commodity Managers, and Supplier Quality Engineers to define, procure, and manage Allison-owned Tooling Assets that are maintained at the supplier(s) manufacturing facility (and sub-tier sources, where applicable). The VTE is championed with assessing tooling information shared via the ATI Form 1804/1810 regarding ATI need and sufficiently forecasting the implementation of that tooling/asset and writing the supporting Capital Appropriations Request that is submitted to our Executive Staff for review and approval. The VTE is also tasked with championing the resolution and disposition of Allison-owned tooling as part of Vendor Tooling Audits and Asset Disposal processes Key Responsibilities: Works with Global Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and Allison vendors to support the tooling management process Create and manage Cost-to-Completion (CTC’s) and Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) according to monthly/annual forecast Perform as needed, Vendor Tooling Audits to ensure continuity of supply Support the disposition of Allison-owned assets through the Asset Disposal process Support the development and implementation of annual 5-Year Business Plan supporting Capital Expenditures Support the completion of Potential Supplier Assessments and participates in Technical Review Meetings (supporting Manufacturing Process Definition, and Tooling Design) as needed Key Performance Measures: Accuracy of Capital Appropriation Requests (and expense) forecasting [aka Cost to Complete] in alignment with proper program/PPAP timing Accuracy of CAR Writing process with ATI Executive leadership and ATI Finance organization Successful Technical Support for manufacturing processing and/or tooling definition with the use of APQP fundamentals and tools Competencies and Behaviors: Demonstrates project management basic skills with the ability to manage and/or lead a high number of simultaneous projects. Has a basic understanding of current and future practices, trends, and technology affecting his/her business organization. Demonstrates basic understanding in a variety of Supplier Quality/Procurement/Global Supply Chain/Manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures. Prepares and presents reports to their direct management for the purposes of recommending solutions and strategic planning. Presentations and interactions are most often within the employee’s direct peer group. Works/communicates comfortably with their direct managers and peers to present information or opportunities formally and informally Experience: 5-10 years of Tooling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related manufacturing Quality experience Proven ability to work effectively with vendors, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, cost optimization, and timely delivery of goods and services. Basic working knowledge of AIAG standards – APQP, Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and MSA. Working knowledge in Quality Systems fundamentals with a focus on IATF16949/ISO9001 requirements. Knowledge of geometric design and tolerancing (GD&T) Working knowledge in a limited number [1-3] manufacturing processes. Travel or Physical Demands: Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25%. 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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