Mechanical Design Engineer - Chassis/Frame

About the role

Join a group of high-performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative products. Kenworth design engineers focus on product development from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor. See your designs making a difference on the open highway!

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of Kenworth’s heavy-duty truck chassis within the Core Chassis Group.
• Collaborate with Paccar factories to implement innovative solutions addressing production issues identified by the Liaison Engineering team and Applications and Release Teams.
• Support new product development, warranty, and cost reduction initiatives through effective cross-functional collaboration to select and validate designs.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external suppliers to design, validate, and implement purchased components, ensuring quality and cost objectives are met.
• Enhance and streamline order processing by updating and maintaining the Paccar proprietary “Frame Design” rules engine software.
• Travel up to 10% as required
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers to develop technical skills and deepen industry knowledge.

Skills / Competencies

• 1-3+ years of experience in the specification and design of complex automotive components required
• Competence in desktop applications such as MS Office and CAD software
• Familiar with project management and Six Sigma tools
• Experience in logic trees and rules engine software a plus
• Demonstrates strong curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new mechanical design systems and solving complex engineering problems
• Open to receiving and acting on feedback with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Paccar Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

• The salary range for the Mechanical Design Engineer - Chassis/Frame is $80,800 - $120,800 annually.
• This role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.