Engineering Supervisor - New Product Coordination Job

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 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 number of development programs and pilot requirements increase yearly and require additional support.  The New Product Coordination team will be responsible for coordinating the required activities to achieve a successful pilot build.  The supervisor will be responsible for creating the new Product Coordination team based on the approved RASI.   The supervisor will manage, direct, and evaluate the work of assigned personnel. This team will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Operations to ensure pilot builds are successful and communicate build status updates to stakeholders at various levels of the PACCAR organization. 

 

The hiring level of this person will be dependent upon related experience, skills, knowledge, and education.  This position will require a self-motivated person who can operate with minimal supervision, has a strong technical background, can work across multiple engineering departments, and can drive results from all stakeholders.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Create New Product Coordination team based on the approved RASI and create required documentation to support team goals.
• Supervise all work produced by subordinates to ensure it is error free and up to design standards.
• Provide appropriate feedback and guidance to subordinates to help them improve their performance. 
• Coordinate with engineering to identify engineering supplied parts.
• Compile pilot build books and coordinate plant reviews. 
• Coordinate with Process Engineers to verify process documents are complete.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineering Review (MER) and Build Readiness Reviews.
• Provide feedback from the build for the Program Go / No Go.
• Coordinate the documentation of build issues with PLRs and EWI defects.
• Participate in the FRACAS review boards by providing feedback or validation of proposed solutions.
• Coordinate and prioritize on-site built support, post build rework and repair.
• Travel required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated professional and successful communication skills with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Experience coordinating and/or directing production pilot activities.
• Experience with PCP/Tollgate.
• Knowledge of Creo, PCMS, and Bill of Materials is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Knowledge and experience with order processing systems preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
• Seven years or more of engineering experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field required
• Master’s degree in Engineering or Business preferred
• Professional Engineering License preferred
• PMP Certification 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