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Date: Oct 18, 2024

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US, 45601-8829

Company: PACCAR

This position is located in Chillicothe, Ohio

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, 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!

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the environment and alternative fuel technologies includes aerodynamic trucks, battery-electric vehicles, and compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth is seeking a Sr Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Air Systems Group. In the Air Systems Group you will be working on designing, updating, and improving the air systems on commercial vehicles. This will include working on current product offerings as well as future vehicle platforms. We are looking to add an engineer to the team that is knowledgeable in vehicle air systems integration and has experience with air system design. Our ideal candidates will be motivated to contribute to a new generation of vehicles at Kenworth and PACCAR globally.

This position is within the Chassis Engineering department at Kenworth. Responsibilities will include requirements definition, investigative, development, coordination, and implementation activities. The team will interface with other teams at PACCAR developing other related systems and representing North American vehicle requirements in our global organization.

Here's what you will do in this role:

• Participate in the design and development of heavy-duty trucks within the Air Systems Engineering group, focusing on improving the design and quality of the air-actuated components.

• Manage implementation of product changes by tracking project schedule, budget, and functional requirements throughout the entire life of the project.

• Manage vehicle-related issue resolution projects “cradle-to-grave” in all areas of the truck.

• Complete work related to engineering and corporate goals.

• Work with internal and external organizations on issue identification, root cause analysis, design, validation, product release, and field support.

• Utilize Creo to create optimized parts and assembly of complex designs.

• Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, and utilize Six Sigma skills regularly.

• Employ Design for Six Sigma and engineering tools to validate designs: QFD, FMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, etc.

• Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.

• Travel up to 10%.

  Qualifications & Skills

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; EIT certification is a plus.

• 3-5 years industry-related background in the design and specification of heavy-duty trucks is a plus.

• 3D modeling software experience required (Creo Parametric specific knowledge is a plus), with familiarity of large assembly management, sheet metal experience, and cabling design.

• Experience in product development and new product implementation required.

• Working knowledge of commercial vehicle air systems required.

• Competency in the use of personal computer software including project management tools.

• Understanding in the use of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques.

• Ability to perform in a lean, fast-paced, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities is a must.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present monthly status updates in front of engineering management teams.

  Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

  As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to 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 – eligible after 1 year of service

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

• 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 education, training, and experience. The salary range for Sr Mechanical Design Engineer – Air Systems is $84,000-$131,700 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. 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.