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Date: Oct 25, 2024

Location: Denton, TX, US, 76207-2198

Company: PACCAR

Company Information

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.

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

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer Intern to add to our Industrial Engineering department in Denton, Texas.

This position will assist in the study, analysis, development and documentation of plant assembly processes. The job also includes assistance in continuous improvement efforts focusing on departmental quality improvements, ergonomic improvements, line balance optimization and overall departmental efficiency improvements. Professional communication will be required with production employees, management staff, and manufacturing engineers.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:

• Time Studies to gain support for future projects

• Time studies needed for labor balancing and equipment optimization for in process projects

• Engineering support for sustaining projects related to tooling and equipment

• Engineering support for in process Capital Budget projects

• Engineering support for continuous improvement projects

• Ergonomics investigations

• Connected Manufacturing activity support

• Drone flights to support business needs

Skills

The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:

• Must be currently enrolled in an Engineering program and have completed their sophomore year of college

• Excellent technical, verbal, written and presentations skills

• Proven problem-solving skills are required

• Knowledge of industrial tools, hand tools and power tools is preferred

• Ability to work in a self-directed environment is preferred

• Must be flexible to work portions of day and evening shift

• Strong MS Office skills required. Specifically: Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

• 3.0 GPA or higher is preferred

Education

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in an Engineering program.

General Description of Internship Benefits

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

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match

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

• Paid holidays

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

• 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, training, and development opportunities

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

General Description of Other Internship Benefits

• This position offers relocation assistance benefits for those who are located 50 miles away or more

Competencies

Act with Integrity

Demonstrate Adaptability

Drive for Results

Influence Others

Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives

Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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