Advance Product Development Manager Job

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. PACCAR

designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services,

information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

This position will be located in Denton, TX.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead supplier advance product quality efforts in coordination with purchasing, engineering and program management through launch of New Product Programs.

• Interface with Program Management, Suppliers, Supplier Quality Managers, Product Planning,

• Engineering, Purchasing, PACCAR Technical Center and PACCAR Plants to complete milestone deliverables, ensuring PACCAR requirements are met for Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and launch.
• Function as primary interface between engineering, technical center, purchasing and suppliers to alleviate discrepancies in product specifications and support evaluation of cost reduction opportunities.
• Function as Supplier Quality representative in the identification, risk mitigation and escalation of emerging program issues that impact supplier readiness for production and program launch.
• Work closely with program management in the development and implementation of program and part specific timing plans that achieve PPAP targets for pre-production build events and launch.
• Support timely and comprehensive reporting of supplier program readiness and progress toward program objectives.

• Perform on-site evaluations of supplier’s capabilities to meet PACCAR quality requirements.

• Work closely and effectively with suppliers to improve overall performance to PACCAR, including the identification, communication, documentation, and closure of corrective actions, and development needs.

• Participate in global Supplier Quality process standardization teams.
• Approximately 20-50% travel depending on business conditions.

Skills / Competencies

Demonstrated track record of achievement

• Strong strategic and tactical planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Proven project management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical/technical aptitude
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to provide group leadership and management of human resource issues
• In depth knowledge of PACCAR engineering, production and business processes
• In depth knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, including advanced statistical techniques and kaizen events
• Proficiency with Minitab and MS Office

Competencies

• Act with Integrity
• Demonstrate Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Influence Others
• Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives
• Manage Execution
• Manage Talent
• Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen
• Technical Acumen

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Experience in commercial vehicle/automotive quality engineering.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 methodologies.
• Solid organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness leading and collaborating with cross-functional global teams.
• Demonstrated drive to complete assignments on time, deliver requirements and meet goals.

Education

EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical/Manufacturing) and/or other technical discipline.
• Five years minimum Supplier Quality development and quality management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean.
• Strong working knowledge of APQP, including Design Reviews, PPAP, Process Control Plan, PFMEA, MSA
• Strong working knowledge of DOE, SPC, GD&T, Corrective Actions Processes: ability to interpret and understand complex drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of PACCAR systems and Tableau reporting
• Project management experience

EDUCATION/TRAINING PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, composites, metal stamping, casting, machining or complex assembly
• Six Sigma/Lean Training Certification
• American Society for Quality – CMQ/OE, CQE, CQA, CSQP Certification
• Master’s degree in engineering, program management or business
• Project Management Institute – PMP Certification

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability