Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Chassis / Powertrain

PACCAR Inc is a Fortune 500 company and global 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 advanced power trains, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts. Peterbilt Motors Company, founded in 1939, is recognized for premium quality trucks and a commitment to improving customers' performance, profitability, and peace of mind.

About the role

Provide Manufacturing Engineering support for chassis and powertrain systems including engine installation, transmission, driveline, exhaust, fuel systems, cooling systems, frame-mounted components, and related manufacturing processes. Studies facilities and production processes, making recommendations to improve production efficiency, enhance process capability, improve product/process quality, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering support for chassis and powertrain systems, ensuring manufacturability, assembly efficiency, quality, safety, and cost effectiveness throughout product development and launch.
• Partner with Design Engineering to provide DFMA input, participate in design reviews, and support DFMEA/PFMEA activities.
• Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing processes for chassis and powertrain systems.
• Drive manufacturing readiness and successful product launches by coordinating activities with suppliers, engineering teams, and production plants, including prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, ergonomics, automation, error-proofing (Poka-Yoke), and root cause corrective action (RCCA).
• Develop and deploy tooling, equipment, material handling, and supplier-supported manufacturing solutions.
• Partner and collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers to ensure effective execution and communication throughout product development and launch.
• Support adoption of manufacturing technologies that improve process control, quality, traceability, and operational performance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Manufacturing/industrial engineering or design for manufacturability experience.
• Strong PACCAR manufacturing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of PACCAR products and the PCP Tollgate process.
• Heavy truck, automotive, or heavy equipment manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma certification (Lean Belt, Green Belt, DFSS, etc.).
• Project Management.
• Design for Assembly (DFA) Methodologies.
• Creo Parametric CAD and PTC Windchill.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, VBA).
• Manufacturing automation and robotic systems.
• Torque management and fastening systems.
• Process validation and production readiness assessments.
• Error-proofing (Poka-Yoke) techniques.
• Data analytics and manufacturing performance reporting.
• AI and machine-learning-enabled manufacturing solutions.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.

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 (additional days with seniority), 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.
• Eligibility for a holiday gift.

Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D), and LGBTQ+ Advocate support group.