Mechanical Design Engineer - Air Systems

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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!

 

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 environment and alternative fuel technologies includes aerodynamic trucks, battery-electric vehicles, and compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks.

 

Job Summary 

Kenworth has expanded the Air Systems Engineering team to include the integration of electrified powertrains as well as advanced diesel powertrains. We are looking to add an engineer to the team that is knowledgeable in vehicle air systems integration and has experience or the desire to gain experience in air systems design. Our ideal candidates will be motivated to contribute to a new generation of vehicles at Kenworth and PACCAR globally.

 

This position is within the Systems Engineering department at Kenworth. Responsibilities will include requirements definition, investigative, development, coordination, and implementation activities. The team will interface with other teams at PACCAR developing other related systems and representing North American vehicle requirements in our global organization.

 

Here's what you will do in this role: 

• Participate in the design and development of heavy-duty trucks within the Air Systems Engineering group, focusing on improving the design and quality of the air-actuated components
• Manage vehicle-related issue resolution projects “cradle-to-grave” in all areas of the truck
• Complete work related to engineering and corporate goals
• Work with internal and external organizations on issue identification, root cause analysis, design, validation, product release, and field support
• Utilize Creo to create optimized parts and assembly of complex designs
• Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, and utilize Six Sigma skills regularly

 

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