Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Date: Aug 2, 2024

Company: PACCAR

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.

This position is based at Peterbilt’s Engineering Administration Building next to our Manufacturing Plant in Denton, Texas.

Requisition Summary

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Mentor systems engineers in the principles of reliability engineering, reliability growth, reliability modeling and reliability prediction.
• Collaborate with system owners to set top-down reliability and durability targets starting from systems to sub-systems to parts for new vehicles.
• Coordinate with internal and external test and simulation resources to obtain validation of test/analytical results to monitor reliability growth.
• Teach reliability training classes and facilitate FMEA, DVP, and Control Plan creation.
• Analyze and compare field failures with FMEAs and DVP&R's to find improvement opportunities.
• Calculate Reliability Performance for newly released products and programs.
• Deliver Weibull analysis reports with clear recommendations and proposals to engineering teams for improvements.
• 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.
• Less than 10% travel to be expected.
• BS in Engineering or related field required; MS in Reliability Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis software, such as Minitab required.
• Experience with reliability analysis software WRR (Windchill Risk and Reliability suite) preferred.
• Experience with CAD software: Creo and Windchill preferred.
• Able to learn, administer and facilitate FMEAs, DVPs and Control Plans.
• Experience with using DFSS tools; DFSS Belt training or certification is 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.
• Effective analysis and project management skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups.