Resident Engineering Design Days

Company InformationPACCAR 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 and also 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 InformationKenworth 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 SummaryA 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 / ResponsibilitiesProvides design input at all phases of the product development cycle for new truck programs, contributes to design programs utilizing six sigma methodologiesDrives closure of defects detected during production validation activitiesUndertakes special studies or investigations relating to design improvements or error correctionsManages projects to improve the design of current product based on plant liaison requestsModifies existing products or designs new parts in order to prevent manufacturing defectsProvides on-the-spot engineering response to specific design or installation problems encountered during manufacturingSupports kaizen, six sigma projects, warranty reduction, and quality improvement projects by providing appropriate engineering representation and driving projects to closurePerforms other related duties as assignedQualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSFour year degree in engineering requiredExcellent communication skills with ability to relate technical information to plant personnelDemonstrated ability to organize and manage projects and prototypesDemonstrated ability to set own work schedule and prioritize accordinglyModerate knowledge of PACCAR, Inc. product and how it is usedModerate knowledge of CICS/Mainframe or comparable softwareModerate knowledge of Pro/ENGINEER, PCMS, and VOG or comparable softwareModerate knowledge of the PACCAR, Inc. PCP processModerate knowledge of Chassis ImageAbility to understand and complete complex designs quicklyAbility serve in a leadership role as a representative of division engineeringProficient at communicating effectively to all levels of the organizationAbility to make sound decisions and act autonomouslyDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSProfessional engineering licensure preferredCommercial driver’s license preferredMinimum of 2 years’ experience in product design preferredAutomotive experience with demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical devices and manufacturing processes preferredExperience with and understanding of design for six sigma and six sigma techniques preferredPreferably possessing two years with PACCAR, Inc.EducationFour year degree in engineering requiredAdditional Job Board InformationPACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. Relocation Package Available.