Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Hood Design

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth 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, and battery electric trucks. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

 

Requisition Summary

This position is in the Kenworth Hoods & Bumpers group and will work in a team-based environment focused on the development of designs within the hood and outerbody systems. Design work will be focused on developing mechanical systems in support of new product development projects. In the position, the employee will have the opportunity to work with the product from the design and validation phases through production. The employee will work closely with other disciplines across the company to deliver a World Class product.

Here's what you will do in this role:

 

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems within the hood and outerbody systems in the New Product Hood Design group.

• Utilize Creo modeling software to create complex assemblies that meet both structural and aesthetic goals.

• Work with internal and external organizations to validate the designs.

• Utilize PACCAR and industry systems to manage the product creation process, track costs, project schedules, and support new product introductions.

• Work collaboratively with multiple PACCAR divisions.

• Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.

• Develop and maintain a clear understanding of plant and supplier manufacturing processes associated with the production of hood and outerbody systems.

• Apply creativity to design tasks and problem solving while proposing innovative approaches to standard work.

 

Qualifications and Skills:

• BSME or equivalent degree required; Master’s degree and PE/EIT certification desirable

• 0-1+ years industry-related background in the design and specification of automotive or outerbody systems required

• Advanced proficiency using Creo or other solid modeling software required. Experience with surface design and/or FiniteElement Analysis desired.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to perform and/or lead development efforts on design techniques including Design for Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Creo and specific technical competencies.

• Working knowledge of GD&T principles.

• Competency in the use of personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Willingness to learn and make use of new engineering processes and techniques.

• Experience solving complex technical problems.

• Experience in product development and new product implementation.

• Demonstrated team player

• Candidates should have a willingness to grow personally and professionally and a demonstrated ability to lead a small team to timely objectives.

 

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