LVL - Quality Engineer (Grade 24) Job

Requisition Summary

The purpose of PACCAR’s Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is to assure that purchased parts, components, and assemblies meet PACCAR drawings and specifications prior to the supplier’s shipment of production parts to PACCAR facilities. The PPAP Process includes mechanical inspections of parts and documentation of manufacturing and testing procedures. The PPAP process contains components of first article inspection or first piece setup inspection that some industries use.

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

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. a suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional inspection of PPAP sample components.
• Evaluation of testing results and supporting documentation of PPAP samples to determine conformance to PACCAR PPAP requirements.
• Creation and compilation of PPAP documentation in support of PACCAR PPAP guidelines
• Provide technical assistance to supplier, customers, and internal personnel for understanding of PPAP requirements.
• Verify lower-level component supplier PPAP status. Monitor, coordinate, and review supplier PPAP requests
• Request Bill of Material, Supplier Request for Drawing Change, and part number loading
• Submit PPAP documentation to PACCAR.

Skills / Competencies

• Project management experience
• Understanding of GD&T inspection methods and equipment
• SAP experience
• Romer Arm/Portable CMM experience
• PC-DMIS experience
• PACCAR Purchasing System (PPS) experience
• Three (3) years of manufacturing experience
• Lean / Six Sigma training/experience
• Minimum two years’ experience in mechanical inspection
• Background of working with truck manufacturer, truck service, or work with truck component manufacturer
• ASQ CQI or CQE certification

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering blueprints and technical specifications and translate into part and process requirements
• Must demonstrate ability to use a wide variety of mechanical inspection equipment, including CMM’s for inspection of mechanical assemblies and inspection plan programming
• Experience with ISO 9000/9001/14000/14001, TS16949, or QS 9000 QMS’s in a related capacity
• Strong organizational, written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to execute proactive strategies
• Proficiency in MS Office; Familiarity with Minitab or the equivalent
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects at one time, requiring the ability to prioritize workload based on changing goals and focus
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate team efforts and work under minimal supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field strongly preferred.

Paccar Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.