Validation Engineer - Powertrain

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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company
On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

This position will be responsible for ensuring all major new development program’s Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs) are complete, thorough, identify all failure risks, and ensure they remain up to date. You will also, ensure that the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVPR) addresses all risks and Requests for Testing Services (RTS) are submitted and tracked to completion in the DVPR. Additionally, this position will manage test priorities meeting program requirements and ensure test properties are built correctly and on-time to meet test schedules.

Hiring level for this position will be dependent upon education and experience. This position will work to identify synergies between program tests and test properties, resulting in a more efficient use of validation resources and reduce validation expense. This position will require a self-motivated person, that can operate with minimal supervision and occasionally require independent evaluation. 

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs) are complete, thorough, and up to date in WRR. Work with Engineering Design and Reliability teams to complete FMEAs.

• Identify program risks from FMEAs

• Track and review Design Verification Plan and Report (DVPR) in WRR to address program risks.

• Track, review and generate Requests for Testing Services (RTS) to validate risks have been successfully mitigated

• Ensure validation results from RTSs are documented in the DVPR in WRR

• Manage test priorities ensuring higher priority projects have precedent in the testing schedule

• Manage test properties, ensuring they are built correctly and on-time to meet program validation deliverables.

• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Work with other Validation Engineer(s) to identify synergies between program tests and test properties, resulting in a more efficient use of validation resources and reduce validation expense.

• Ensure Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs) are complete, thorough, and up to date in WRR. Work with Engineering Design and Reliability teams to complete FMEAs.

• Identify program risks from FMEAs

• Track and review Design Verification Plan and Report (DVPR) in WRR to address program risks.

• Track, review and generate Requests for Testing Services (RTS) to validate risks have been successfully mitigated

• Ensure validation results from RTSs are documented in the DVPR in WRR

• Manage test priorities ensuring higher priority projects have precedent in the testing schedule

• Manage test properties, ensuring they are built correctly and on-time to meet program validation deliverables.

• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Work with other Validation Engineer(s) to identify synergies between program tests and test properties, resulting in a more efficient use of validation resources and reduce validation expense.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of validation results and its correlation to risk mitigation

• Work with the Design Engineers and Test Engineers to develop new tests if required.

• Coordinate projects and validation efforts with other engineering groups and departments within PACCAR.

• Prepare status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.  

• Apply a proactive approach to defining issues and reaching early resolution and consensus.

• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.

• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Some travel is required.

• Apply knowledge of validation results and its correlation to risk mitigation

• Work with the Design Engineers and Test Engineers to develop new tests if required.

• Coordinate projects and validation efforts with other engineering groups and departments within PACCAR.

• Prepare status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.  

• Apply a proactive approach to defining issues and reaching early resolution and consensus.

• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.

• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Some travel is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree is required.
• 5+ Years experience in designing heavy trucks or their components.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and presentation skills is required.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Project, and related computer software required.
• Ability to learn on the fly and adapt to change.
• Demonstrated team player with high level of initiative, follow through and flexibility.
• Must be detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking workload.
• Proficiency with PACCAR systems, processes, procedures and validation practices & principles.
• Use of established engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
• Requires independent judgment and effective project management skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross functional teams and programs

General Descripttion of all Benefits

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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