Project Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

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 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! 

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Summary

Do you like working on projects from initial concepts all the way through to production launch? Does the opportunity to continuously develop and improve the manufacturing assembly processes interest you? If so a position in the Kenworth Advanced Manufacturing group might be the challenge you’re looking for. The successful candidate will join a team of highly performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative processes, setting industry standards for quality, and providing cost-effective designs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth. Successful team members have advanced to prominent roles in other areas of the organization including but not limited to Plant Operations, Product Engineering, Procurement, After Sales, and Internal Audit. Come be a part of the Kenworth team and have the satisfaction of seeing the results of your hard work out on the road every day.

Job Function / Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of New Product Implementation Engineers supporting development projects for new cabs, interiors, or outerbody components.  Exact area of responsibility will be based on qualification, interests, and complete project portfolio coverage.
• Complete all necessary Manufacturing Documents supporting approved project schedule
• Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
• Coordinate plant input for Manufacturing Engineering Requirements to Design Engineering
• Develop Manufacturing and Operations requirements 
• Developing strategies and analyzing processes for new products and operational improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and capacity.
• Review and develop new technologies for manufacturing, assembling, programming, and testing components and systems
• Develop, assess, and implement processes for serial production based on new product features and technology.
• Lead efforts in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Supervises the acquisition and implementation of project-related capital tooling assets
• Document issues and escalate critical concerns
• Review drawings for manufacturing using the Windchill environment
• Leading cross-divisional manufacturing groups for current product support, benchmarking, best practice analysis, and new product development.
• Up to 15% Domestic and International Travel

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline required. MS/MBA degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience; one to three years in automotive or commercial truck industries preferred.
• Coordinate plant input to ensure Manufacturing Engineering requirements are aligned with Design Engineering.
• Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Lead/participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities.
• Develop and document project specific manufacturing requirements.
• Develop process validation plans and execute accordingly.
• Coordinate vehicle system requirements and interfaces to support efficient production.
• Evaluate and i