Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Cab/Sleeper Interiors

Company Information

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

Peterbilt Motors Company is looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to work in Denton, Texas.

Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to assigned departments. Studies facilities and production processes, making recommendations to improve production efficiency, enhance process capability, improve product / process quality, and reduce manufacturing costs under general supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing support and input to design engineering.
• Review proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary to ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Review drawings for manufacturing using the PTC Windchill environment.
• Actively participate in the new product development and launch process.
• Provide build support during pilot build activities at suppliers and truck factories
• Coordinate plant input and feedback
• Provide manufacturing input to design engineers using Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools.
• Support engineering in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Participate and lead manufacturing technical, concept, and design reviews.
• Advocate for and drive the adoption of technology-based systems to enhance quality initiatives related to option complexity and part traceability.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement activities using six sigma methodologies
• Support the supplier selection process by compiling part logistics cost analysis.
• Coordinate development of capital tooling/budget proposals.
• Compile labor studies and support production with line balancing activities.

Job Responsibilities Cont.

• Support supplier tooling interfaces up to and including PPAP and production launch.
• Work with various groups to investigate, propose, and implement improvements to equipment and processes to improve quality, optimize processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
• Improve safety and ergonomic practices through part and assembly design.
• Keep customers, managers, and peers informed of work progress, activities, problems, and opportunities.
• Remain abreast of upcoming changes and impact to plant processes.
• Develop and maintain clear communication with plant employees and supervisors.
• Solicit and coordinate plant input and feedback.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement solutions to improve future product deployments
• Document issues in the Production Liaison Report (PLR) system.
• Review and approve design engineering drawings
• Support and actively participate in PCP Tollgate process
• Active participation in Advanced ME group Six Sigma initiatives.
• Up to 5% of travel may be required, both domestically and internationally

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 6+ years of engineering experience
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of manufacturing/industrial engineering or design for manufacturability experience.
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with proven track record leading successful projects. 
• Having a background with the following is a plus:
  • Creo Parametric
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, etc.)
  • Experience with Design For Assembly (DFA) Methodologies
  • Knowledge of Robotic Automation
  • Knowledge and Experience in Body In White
  • Experience with AI technologies, machine learning models, and data analytics tools

General Description 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 E-Verify & 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 & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).

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