Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

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. This position is on the evening shift at Kenworth Truck Company.

Responsibilities

• Design and procure assembly aides and fixtures.
• Assist in directing tool and fabrication repair efforts during assigned shift.
• Investigate, propose, and implement improvements to the facility, equipment, and processes to improve quality, optimize process flow, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
• Develop and validate production processes, generating process documentation for critical assembly processes.
• Actively participate in and support cost reduction, warranty reduction, Six Sigma, internal audit, and other plant initiatives.
• Improve safety and ergonomic practices.
• Develop, propose, and implement Capital Budget projects.
• Review proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary to ensure Design for Assembly.
• Plan for and support production implementation of new product introductions necessitated by design changes.
• Provide daily problem resolution support for production operations.
• Keep customers, managers, and peers informed of work progress, activities, problems, or opportunities of which they should be aware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent required.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.