Manufacturing Engineer

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

This position will evaluate the supplier process capacity and/or conduct an analysis of tooling capacity with limited supervision. 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Leads or represents Manufacturing Engineering on equipment/process/product development and enhancement projects.  
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives for supplier processes
• Evaluates supplier complex layouts and studies of plant and facility arrangements and manufacturing operations.
• Provides direction of time and work sequence studies and reviews and recommends adjustments to manufacturing operations. 
• Recommends procedures and plant arrangements to ensure proper material handling and storage.
• Recommends design changes to improve supplier capacity. 

Job Functions/ Responsibilities cont.

• Supplier Production by troubleshooting technical issues related to processes and components.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and coordinates resolution of Production and Quality Assurance issues by involving appropriate personnel.  Recommending resolution to supplier issues including equipment, tooling, and process. 
• Determines and balances operations manning with production schedules, develops recommendations for operation times, and conducts various studies.
• Recommends designs and implements shop aids and fixtures. 
• Demonstrates professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Works weekends or non-shift hours and travels as required to support supplier production and capacity issues. 

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical /Manufacturing Engineering or appropriate major required.
• Demonstrated ability gained through 3-5 years of experience in related assignments (preferred).
• Experience implementing new equipment or products required.
• Experience coordinating with and/or directing supplier/vendor activities required.
• Experience with  assembly equipment and processes preferred.

Education

B.S. Mechanical/ /Manufacturing Engineering degree or appropriate major required. MBA or Masters in Engineering preferred.

General Description of all 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 ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group