Engineering Supervisor - Hoods & Outerbody

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 also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, 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!

 

Division Information

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.

 

This position is based at Peterbilt’s manufacturing plant in Denton, Texas, where we have been headquartered since 1980. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community.

Requisition Summary

The Hoods & Outerbody team is looking for a collaborative and driven engineering supervisor that will manage, direct, and evaluate the work of assigned personnel. 

 

The team is responsible for designing systems that include hoods, grilles, bumpers, fairings, and mirrors across the Heavy and Medium Duty product portfolio. 

 

The scope of work includes concept development, final design development, validation planning, testing support and launching designs into production.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Hood & Outerbody systems through the entire product development process from Project Definition to Product Launch.
• Supervise team members to ensure their work is error free and up to design standards.
• Design-to-cost and deliver within schedule.
• Provide feedback and guidance to team members to improve their performance.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Coordinate regularly during the development process with cross-functional groups including Reliability, Product Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and PACCAR Parts.
• Effectively manage relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure information flows smoothly and issues are proactively addressed.
• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills / Competencies

• Supervisory or management experience is preferred
• 7+ years of design engineering experience is preferred
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, learn on the fly, and adapt to change
• Professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities
• Proactive approach to reconciling issues and reaching consensus
• Experience with a Phase Gate development process
• Proficient in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools
• Strong overall knowledge of PACCAR vehicles
• Knowledge of and/or experience in heavy truck components and systems is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Thorough knowledge and experience with CREO and Windchill (or similar) is preferred
• Ability to apply knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA), material properties, and manufacturing processes to improve designs

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration is preferred
• Professional Engineering License is preferred

General Description of 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