Job Description
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Division Information
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.
Requisition Summary
A Design Engineer on the Kenworth Chillicothe Resident Engineering team will improve current product design and shape the design of future products, specifically to improve manufacturability and support of other factory department goals.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Provides design input at all phases of the product development cycle for new truck programs, contributes to design programs utilizing six sigma methodologies
Drives closure of defects detected during production validation activities
Undertakes special studies or investigations relating to design improvements or error corrections
Manages projects to improve the design of current product based on plant liaison requests
Modifies existing products or designs new parts in order to prevent manufacturing defects
Provides on-the-spot engineering response to specific design or installation problems encountered during manufacturing
Supports kaizen, six sigma projects, warranty reduction, and quality improvement projects by providing appropriate engineering representation and driving projects to closure
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Four year degree in engineering required
Excellent communication skills with ability to relate technical information to plant personnel
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects and prototypes
Demonstrated ability to set own work schedule and prioritize accordingly
Moderate knowledge of PACCAR, Inc. product and how it is used
Moderate knowledge of CICS/Mainframe or comparable software
Moderate knowledge of Pro/ENGINEER, PCMS, and VOG or comparable software
Moderate knowledge of the PACCAR, Inc. PCP process
Moderate knowledge of Chassis Image
Ability to understand and complete complex designs quickly
Ability serve in a leadership role as a representative of division engineering
Proficient at communicating effectively to all levels of the organization
Ability to make sound decisions and act autonomously
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Professional engineering licensure preferred
Commercial driver's license preferred
Minimum of 2 years' experience in product design preferred
Automotive experience with demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical devices and manufacturing processes.
Experience with and understanding of design for six sigma and six sigma techniques.
Preferably possessing two years with PACCAR, Inc.
Education
Four year degree in engineering required
Additional Job Board Information
Relocation PackageAvailable.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
