Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Provides advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling support and leads technically complex studies of equipment, facilities, and production processes. Develops and implements solutions that improve safety, quality, process capability, productivity, and cost performance. Serves as a technical resource for production, engineering, and cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment and providing guidance to other engineers.

Duties:

• Lead the design, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and production systems.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, ergonomic, and cost improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Manage capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and performance validation.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process controls, work instructions, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical leadership and support for production, troubleshooting complex manufacturing, tooling, equipment, and process-related issues.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and equipment implementations while ensuring manufacturing readiness.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Suppliers to achieve operational and project objectives.
• Analyze production data, implement corrective actions, mentor technical personnel, and communicate project status and results to stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required. 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment required, 5+ years preferred. Proven ability to lead manufacturing, tooling, equipment, process improvement, and capital projects independently. Advanced project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling design, process validation, production documentation, and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly principles. Demonstrated technical leadership, effective executive level communication skills, and the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations. PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.