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!
KENWORTH TRUCK COMPANY
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.
REQUISITION SUMMARY
Do you have a passion for vehicle design? Do you want to work on
industry-leading products that are setting thebar for fuel economy, low
greenhouse gas emissions, and exceptional quality? Join a group of
high-performingprofessionals who pride themselves in developing innovative
products. Kenworth design engineers focus onproduct development from
conceptualization to implementation on the production floor. See your designs
makinga difference on the open highway!
JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
* Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of Kenworth’s heavy-duty
truck chassis within the Core Chassis Group.
* Collaborate with Paccar factories to implement innovative solutions
addressing production issues identified by the Liaison Engineering team and
Applications and Release Teams.
* Support new product development, warranty, and cost reduction initiatives
through effective cross-functional collaboration to select and validate
designs.
* Communicate clearly with internal teams and external suppliers to design,
validate, and implement purchased components, ensuring quality and cost
objectives are met.
* Enhance and streamline order processing by updating and maintaining the
Paccar proprietary “Frame Design” rules engine software.
* Travel up to 10% as required
* Work under the guidance of senior engineers to develop technical skills and
deepen industry knowledge.
SKILLS / COMPETENCIES
* 0-1+ years of experience in the specification and design of complex
automotive components required
* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required
* Competence in desktop applications such as MS Office and CAD software
* Familiar with project management and Six Sigma tools
* Experience in logic trees and rules engine software a plus
* Demonstrates strong curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new mechanical
design systems and solving complex engineering problems
* Open to receiving and acting on feedback with a positive, team-oriented
attitude.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
PACCAR 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, and sick time
* Tuition reimbursement for continued education
* Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
* Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
* Paid short-and long-term disability programs
* Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
* EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling
and more
ADDITIONAL JOB BOARD INFORMATION
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully
consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or
experience. The salary range for the ASsociate Mechanical Design Engineer -
Chassis/Frame is $70,500 - $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is
eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and
E-Verify Employer.