Logistics Engineer

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, 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 designs, manufactures, and supports high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks, advanced diesel engines, and provides customized financial services, information technology, and truck parts.

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company headquartered in McKinney, TX, is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For over forty years, Dynacraft has supplied high-quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services to PACCAR’s truck manufacturing and service parts divisions. Manufacturing facilities are located in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

About the role

The Logistics Engineer reports to the Logistics Supervisor and is responsible for analyzing, developing, improving, and documenting plant material movement and storage processes. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, ergonomic improvements, line-side inventory optimization, and overall material movement efficiency. This position is based in McKinney, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material flow processes and recommend improvements.
• Improve departmental efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Identify and eliminate roadblocks impacting Receiving and Production.
• Audit processes to ensure compliance with Standard Work.
• Maintain and manage the department training matrix.
• Support initiatives that improve training effectiveness.
• Conduct process and product audits and document findings.
• Create and maintain standardized work documentation, including JSS, SWI, OPLs, Kaizen forms, and related process documents.
• Support Visual Factory and Electronic Work Instruction (EWI) systems.
• Assist with new process launches, including EV, DV, QV, and VV builds.
• Recommend improvements to reduce material transportation time and manufacturing costs.
• Participate in FMEA, PFMEA, and Production Control Plan reviews.
• Drive process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support corrective actions and track defect performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on improvement projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a Plan for Every Part (PFEP).

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, and/or distribution.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to lead by example.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with SAP, RF systems, and manufacturing operations is preferred.
• Understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action tools/methods.
• Hands-on ability and data analysis skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering or Business.
• Six Sigma training is preferred.

Benefits

• 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 growth and development opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced, goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field.