Project Engineer - Reliability

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 diesel engines, 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

Do you have a passion for vehicle design and engine installations? Do you want to work on industry-leading products that are setting the bar for fuel economy, low greenhouse gas emissions, and quality? Join a group of high-performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative products. Kenworth design engineers focus on product development from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor and beyond. See your designs making a difference on the open road!

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. As an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, Kenworth is dedicated to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems. Kenworth is pushing the technology envelope with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric vehicles, and autonomous driving systems.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth Truck Company is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support product development by using analysis and test tools to provide recommendations to design engineers. This role offers professional development and access to global opportunities in a challenging, high-performance environment with the opportunity to grow your expertise and be recognized among your peers.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system owners to set reliability and durability targets for new vehicles.

• Collaborate with system owners to conduct benchmark tests of PACCAR and competitive vehicles.

• Coordinate internal and external simulation and test resources, including other PACCAR divisions.

• Support product development by simulating design concepts and analyzing impacts on system performance.

• Validate system breakdowns by correlating models to test data.

• Deliver analysis reports with clear recommendations and proposals for improvements to engineering teams.

• Present plans for reliability improvements for systems and components to management for approval.

• Provide technical leadership in the creation of a roadmap for vehicle reliability and durability to support new product development.

• Mentor systems engineers in the principles for reliability engineering.

Qualifications & Skills

• BS in Engineering or related field required; MS in Engineering or related field and PE license preferred.

• ASQ or similar license for reliability engineering is preferred.

• 5-7+ years of engineering experience required, experience in reliability or design quality testing preferred.

• Solid understanding of mechanical systems in motor vehicles, mechatronic systems analysis, engines, and software impacts.

• Ability and desire to learn new tools and stay updated with the latest technological advancements in the industry.

• Independence while building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve goals of internal and external customers.

• Effective analysis and project management skills.

• Excellent engineering judgment.

• Effective communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.

• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, the ability to manage workloads, and the willingness to respond to shifting timelines and project demands.

• Experience with data acquisition equipment.

• Experience with simulation software, such as MATLAB, is preferred.

• Experience with CAD software: Creo/ProE, SolidWorks, Catia, etc. is preferred.

• Background in the automotive or heavy truck industry is preferred.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities 

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

• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks 

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more  

Additional Job Board Information 

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 the Project Engineer - Reliability is $96,700 - $151,300 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. 
 

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.