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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Kenworth Truck Company
Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.
Position Summary
Do you like working defining projects from initial concepts and developing scope? Does the opportunity to define new manufacturing strategies and improve the manufacturing assembly processes interest you? If so a position in the Kenworth Advanced Manufacturing group might be the challenge you’re looking for. The successful candidate will join a team of highly performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative processes, setting industry standards for quality, and providing cost-effective designs.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Coordinate Operations Management strategic input to new products to ensure Advanced Manufacturing Engineering requirements are aligned with Design Engineering.
- Develop Technological Readiness Level for Manufacturing Technologies.
- Develop and document project specific manufacturing requirements.
- Coordinate vehicle system requirements and interfaces to support efficient production.
- Develop macro level manufacturing strategies for manufacturing plant and supplier selection
- Review Plant KPI’s for Areas to Develop Technologies for Improvement
- Develop and implement standard work documentation to enhance clarity and repeatability across AME processes.
- Facilitate execution of manufacturing project plans across PACCAR plants.
- Support MEG (Manufacturing Expertise Group) initiatives with other PACCAR Plants.
- Provide background to transition projects to other Advanced Manufacturing Engineers as projects move past Tollgate 1.
- Area of focus will shift across all areas of the product and processes depending on the nature of projects in development.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing/engineering experience. 8 within PACCAR.
- B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Software Engineering or a related field.
- Able and willing establish cross-functional, cross-divisional teams for assigned projects to achieve a common goal.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational, PC, and project management skills.
- Training in DFSS and/or training in Advanced Quality Systems is desirable.
- Knowledge of truck-based manufacturing processes and related tooling desired.
- EIT certification, PE, or Advanced Degree preferred.
- Up to 15% travel both domestically and internationally.
Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?
- Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
- Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
- 401k with up to a 5% company match
- Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
- Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Paid short-and long-term disability programs
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Senior Advanced Manufacuring Project Engineer is $119,100 - $186,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.