Project Engineer for New Programs SG 25

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, recognized as a global leader in commercial vehicles, financial services, and customer support with brands including Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces best-in-class MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks, delivering over one million engines globally in more than 50 years with a commitment to quality, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in multiple simultaneous engineering efforts for new product development projects
• Review new product design concepts, 3D models, and drawings for manufacturability
• Create and maintain project schedules for new product introduction to PEC
• Assist process engineers with documenting manufacturing processes for new product: SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans, layout studies, cycle time analyses, financial analyses
• Specify new tools, equipment, packaging, and other resources prior to new product launch
• Implement process changes on time and within budget for new product launch
• Implement equipment and automation changes by managing order specification, engineering design, and acceptance testing from 3rd party vendors

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with Visual Management/Project Management Tools
• Experience in complex machining, assembly, and project engineering assignments
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a self-directed environment
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and influence others
• Ability to work within deadlines to achieve goals

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in powertrain manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, or new product launch
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience in a simultaneous engineering-style project environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 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
• Comprehensive paid time off: minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days with seniority), 12 paid holidays, and sick time

Additional Compensation

• Holiday gift
• Relocation assistance benefits