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 and also provides customized financial services, information technology and 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!

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.

Requisition Summary

This position will design, develop and improve equipment, layouts, and processes (with a focus on ergonomics) to facilitate the manufacture of new, redesigned, and current products that will meet established specifications and will conform to established cost limits, under general supervision.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Leads or represents Manufacturing Engineering on equipment/process/product development and enhancement projects.
• Provides ergonomic assessments of current and future processes/applications.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives for truck assembly process
• Evaluates and recommends vendors, material and equipment for changes to manufacturing processes.
• Prepares and implements complex layouts and studies of plant and facility arrangements and manufacturing operations.
• Provides direction of time and work sequence studies and reviews and recommends adjustments to manufacturing operations.
• Develops procedures and plant arrangements to ensure proper material handling and storage.
• Reviews engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommends changes, as necessary.
• Determines manufacturing processes for assembly of new product development.
• Provides cross-functional support to Product Development, Marketing and Advanced Manufacturing to facilitate transfer of designs to manufacturing.
• Supports Production by troubleshooting technical issues related to process and components.
• Supports Production by participating in other duties as assigned to meet Production expectations.
• Fabricates or coordinates fabrication of prototypes or production equipment.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates resolution of Production and Quality Assurance issues by involving appropriate personnel.
• Determines and balances operations manning with production schedules, develops standard operation times, conducts various studies.
• Prepares and implements capital budget items.
• Designs and implements shop aids and fixtures.
• Maintains control documents per ISO requirements.
• Demonstrates professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Works weekends or non-shift hours and travels as required to support Production and project implementations

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering or appropriate major required.
• Demonstrated ability gained through 3-5 years of experience in related assignments (preferred), preferably possessing 2 to 3 years with PACCAR.
• Experience implementing new equipment or products required.
• Experience coordinating with and/or directing supplier/vendor activities required.
• Certification in ergonomics highly preferred.
• Experience with truck assembly equipment and processes preferred.

Education

B.S. Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering degree or appropriate major required.

MBA or Masters in Engineering preferred.

Additional Job Board Information

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health saving account (HSA)
• Paid short-and-long-term disability program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWin), Veterans Group, and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).