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Date: Jun 22, 2024
Location: Louisville, KY, US, 40258
Company: PACCAR
Company Information
PACCAR is a Global 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 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!
Division / Role / Job Responsibilities
Division Information
Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY and McKinney, TX.
Requisition Summary
Dynacraft is currently hiring a Manufacturing Engineer (ME) for Day Shift. The ME reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager at the Louisville KY facility.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Review proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary
Assist with manufacturing process development for new products with direct customer and supplier contact
Plan for and support production implementation of new product introductions including material staging at cell and packaging requirements for shipping
Develop labor standards for new projects
Design and procure production tooling and fixtures, including preparation of drawings and specs and bid generation and evaluation
Develop new work cell layouts and assist in rearrangements to add new product lines
Recommend safety and ergonomic improvements
Model designs for both customer and Dynacraft proprietary products on Pro-E, develop drawings, BOM's, testing plans and cost estimates
Assist in continuous improvement through kaizen and lean projects
Education
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred)
2-5 years of experience in Engineering preferred
Six Sigma & Project Management training strongly desired
Qualifications
Experience with Pro-E or equivalent solid modeling system
Product knowledge is desirable
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively
Strong PC and CAD skills
Understanding of Six-Sigma process improvement methods
Prior background in manufacturing environment preferred
Familiarity with use and applications for PLC control systems
ISO 9001, APQP experience preferred
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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
This position is also eligible for a holiday gift
Diversity
PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.
PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women In Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page: Diversity and Inclusion (https://jobs.paccar.com/content/Diversity-and-Inclusion/?locale=en_US)
Additional Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. 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 this role is $65,500-$98,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.