James Jackson
About James Jackson
James Jackson serves as the Customer Program Manager for Allison Vehicle Electrification and Environmental Testing Faculty at Allison Transmission, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in quality engineering and operations leadership, with extensive experience in supplier development and engineering plastic solutions.
Work at Allison Transmission
James Jackson has been serving as the Customer Program Manager for Allison Vehicle Electrification and Environmental Testing Faculty at Allison Transmission since 2020. In this role, he focuses on managing customer programs related to vehicle electrification and environmental testing. Prior to this position, he worked as a Prototype Procurement Supervisor from 2017 to 2020, where he oversaw procurement processes for prototype components. His earlier experience at Allison includes roles as a Supplier Quality Engineer and Supervisor, contributing to quality assurance and supplier development.
Education and Expertise
James Jackson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Purdue University, which he completed from 1993 to 1997. He also studied Engineering and Mathematics at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, achieving an EET degree from 1992 to 1997. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in engineering plastic solutions, particularly in thermoforming, as well as in quality engineering and operations leadership.
Background
James Jackson has a diverse professional background with significant experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries. He began his career at Allison Transmission in 2010 as a Supplier Quality Engineer, where he worked for seven years before transitioning to a supervisory role. He also served as Plant Manager at The Fabri-Form Company from 2008 to 2010. His career reflects a strong focus on quality assurance, supplier development, and engineering operations.
Achievements
James Jackson has a proven track record of building high-performance teams that consistently meet or exceed strategic objectives. His strong background in quality engineering and operations leadership has enabled him to focus on supplier development and PFMEA development. He possesses a diverse skill set that includes metal stamping, sintered metal, CNC, and various casting techniques, which contributes to his effectiveness in engineering roles.