Pilot Technical Coordinator

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 Division office 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 number of truck development programs and truck pilot requirements increase yearly, necessitating the need for additional support.

 

As the Pilot Technical Coordinator, the individual will assume responsibility for managing the process of completing non-customer pilot orders, converting customer Quality Validation (QV) and Volume Validation (VV) orders, and coordinating the order review process through Applications and Release.

 

In collaboration with Program Management, Engineering, and the PACCAR Technical Center, this role will involve creating pilot orders and ensuring accurate option content for major programs. Moreover, as a newly created position, the individual will be expected to develop and document new processes to effectively manage the growing number of truck development programs and pilot requirements.

 

The level of hiring for this role will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and education. The ideal candidate should demonstrate self-motivation, the ability to work independently, possess a strong technical background, excel in collaborating across multiple engineering departments, and drive results from all stakeholders.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

 

• Create and document processes for this new role.
• Create sales orders for Engineering Validation (EV) builds.
• Coordinate sales order review with technical stakeholders.
• Manage pilot sales order changes.
• Maintain option code conversation matrix.
• Review Quality Validation (QV) and Volume Validation (VV) sales orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate the order review process through Applications and Release.
• Identify configurations needed for paper pilots to validate program scope and major customer requirements.

Qualifications / Skills

• Five years’ experience, preferable 1-3 years’ experience in the manufacturing, industrial engineering, or electrical engineering field.
• Demonstrated professional and successful communication skills with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with product development preferred.
• Experience with PCP/Tollgate preferred.
• Knowledge of Creo, PCMS, and Bill of Materials preferred.
• Experience with truck sales orders preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge and experience with order processing systems preferred.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• Project Management Experience 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 – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays,