Mechanical Design Engineer - Air Systems
Date: Aug 6, 2024
Company: PACCAR
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.
Job Summary
Kenworth has expanded the Air Systems Engineering team to include the integration of electrified powertrains as well as advanced diesel powertrains. We are looking to add an engineer to the team that is knowledgeable in vehicle air systems integration and has experience or the desire to gain experience in air systems design.
This position is within the Systems Engineering department at Kenworth. Responsibilities will include requirements definition, investigative, development, coordination, and implementation activities.
Here's what you will do in this role:
- Participate in the design and development of heavy-duty trucks within the Air Systems Engineering group, focusing on improving the design and quality of the air-actuated components.
- Manage vehicle-related issue resolution projects “cradle-to-grave” in all areas of the truck.
- Complete work related to engineering and corporate goals.
- Work with internal and external organizations on issue identification, root cause analysis, design, validation, product release, and field support.
- Utilize Creo to create optimized parts and assembly of complex designs.
- Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, and utilize Six Sigma skills regularly.
Qualifications & Skills
- BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; EIT certification is preferred.
- 1-3 years of engineering experience and experience with high-volume manufactured products required.
- Proficiency in the use of Creo Parametric or other CAD solid modeling software preferred.
- Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets is required.
- Familiarity with project management methods and tools.
- Candidate should be willing to make use of engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.
- Requires independent judgment and effective project management.
- Ability to manage costs, time, and resources; self-motivated.
- Strong communication skills for interaction with the manufacturing plants and other divisions.
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 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 – eligible after 1 year of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
- 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. The salary range for Mechanical Design Engineer – Air Systems is $75,100-$112,300 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
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.
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