Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer - Embedded Systems

PACCAR Electronics Engineering has an immediate opening for a Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer - Embedded Systems to join our team in Kirkland, WA.

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 powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR’s premium trucks and transportation solutions drive the world to a better future.

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!

Organization Information

PACCAR Electronics Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, telematics, BEV, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions that maximize customer uptime and operating efficiency. Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry.

Job Summary

PACCAR Electronics Engineering, which serves both Kenworth and Peterbilt, has an opening for a Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer - Embedded Systems. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our Software Quality team! Be a trailblazer and help establish new processes that will bring our Embedded Engineering team to the next level of productivity and compliance. This is a great opportunity to work across multiple teams and be seen as a highly valuable team member as we take on broad but rewarding challenges!

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform process audits to ensure compliance with V-Cycle corporate processes, department procedures, and Automotive SPICE.
• Create documentation for audits, updates, and department responsibility tracking.
• Provide weekly data reports of Quality data (non-conformances, corrective actions) to management and Quality personnel.
• Develop strong relationships with the product development teams to facilitate communication and feedback.
• Assist with product development workflow redesign and processes as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of all stakeholders involved in product development with regards to their role, function, and workflow to facilitate effective audits.
• Identify areas of improvement and lead incremental changes to improve.
• Assist product development teams with Agile/Scrum process deployment and drive improvements of team metrics.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives within department
• Travel up to 10%, including internationally.

Qualifications/Skills

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
  • Knowledge of quality principles including root cause analysis, corrective actions, non-conformances (defects), and continuous improvement.
  • Experience with investigations or quality auditing.
  • Ability to define, produce, and maintain audit reports.
  • Ability to work independently and in teams with excellent problem-solving, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple projects, with the ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, prioritize workload, adapt to changing priorities, and adhere to deadlines.
  • Willingness to grow personally and professionally in a results-orientated environment.
• Desired
  • Familiar with software requirements specifications and a working knowledge of requirements management toolsets such as IBM Doors Next Generation.
  • Knowledge of heavy-duty commercial truck systems and regulations.
  • Knowledge of SPICE, Automotive SPICE, and V-Cycle processes.
  • Experience as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master
  • Experience with Scaled Agile Framework
  • Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
  • Familiar with Configuration Management

Why Work for PACCAR?

• 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 Quality and Continuous Improvement Engineer - Embedded Systems is $96,700-$151,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. 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.