Engineering Supervisor - Powertrain Validation

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 also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, 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!

Division Information

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.

This position is based at Peterbilt’s Division office in Denton, Texas, where we have been headquartered since 1980. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community.

Requisition Summary

The Powertrain Validation Program Supervisor will lead validation engineers focused on the planning, execution, and successful completion of all validation testing in support of powertrain related programs.

This supervisory position is responsible for managing workload, work processes, test processes and plans, and metrics reporting.  This position will be responsible for ensuring all major new development program’s Failure Mode and Effect Analysis' (FMEAs) are complete, and thorough; identify all failure risks, and ensure they remain up to date.  They will also ensure that the Design Verification Plan and Report (DVPR) addresses all risks and Requests for Testing Services (RTS) are submitted and tracked to completion in the DVPR.  

Additionally, this position will manage test priorities meeting program requirements and ensure test properties are built correctly and on-time to meet test schedules.  The supervisor will promote a positive, collaborative team environment and manage group resources to achieve assigned department objectives.  This position will require a self-motivated person, that can operate with minimal supervision and occasionally require independent evaluation. 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and day to day team direction of the powertrain validation team.
• Assign team members tasks and ensure the development and completion of tasks are complete
• Develop, track and report program related metrics
• Perform project management tasks for the team, planning, and coordinating team activities
• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relations with all other departments
• Identify program validation defects and support the review process to ensure program awareness
• Foster a team environment - coaches personnel to work together to resolve issues, share knowledge and abilities, and learn independent decision-making
• Work with assigned staff to establish and meet goals as a first level supervisor of an engineering team
• Ensure Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEAs) are complete, thorough, and up to date in WRR. Work with Engineering Design and Reliability teams to complete FMEAs.
• Identify program risks from FMEAs
• Track and review Design Verification Plan and Report (DVPR) in WRR to address program risks.
• Track, review and generate Requests for Testing Services (RTS) to validate risks have been successfully mitigated
• Manage test priorities ensuring higher priority projects have precedent in the testing schedule 
• Ensure validation results from RTSs are documented in the DVPR in WRR
• Manage test properties, ensuring they are built correctly and on-time to meet program validation deliverables.
• Schedule activities and resolves resource conflicts and programmatic validation issues

Job Functions / Responsibilities Cont.

• Actively look for new ideas, trends, and technologies that will allow PACCAR to enhance the product and/or reduce costs
• Work with staff to establish annual goals. Reviews personnel performance for progress and improvement. Counsels and develops personnel to exceed expectations
• Prepare and conduct annual performance reviews for each direct report
• Ensure staff receives appropriate training for safety and equipment operation
• Serve as the lead Program Validation Engineer subject matter expert with a strong focus on powertrain validation planning, development, execution and tracking of all related validation procedures and status
• Apply knowledge of validation results and its correlation to risk mitigation
• Analyze and submit project requests, discusses project requirements with requestors and formulates preliminary project plans and schedules
• Work with the Design Engineers and Test Engineers to develop new tests if required.
• Participate in set up of tests, data collection and analysis
• Write reports, as appropriate, incorporating results, conclusions, and recommendations
• Present results of test or investigative projects to divisions or management personnel
• Develop and maintain a high level of familiarity with PACCAR products and service tools
• Up to 10% travel can be expected

Skills

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross functional teams and programs
• Proficiency with PACCAR systems, processes, procedures and validation practices & principles.
• Use of established engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
• Requires independent judgment and effective project management skills.
• Familiarity with vehicle and system level validation testing, practices and principles
• Strong working knowledge of DFMEA, FMEA and WRR systems.  WRR Facilitator certification preferred
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and presentation skills is required.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, Project, and related computer software required.
• Ability to learn on the fly and adapt to change.
• Demonstrated team player with high level of initiative, follow through and flexibility.
• Must be detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking workload.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree is required.
• 5 - 7+ years of engineering experience related to reliability or design quality testing

General Description of 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

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 LGBTQ+ Advocate support group.

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