Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Air Systems

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

3d • $70,500 - $105,800

About The Position

Kenworth has expanded the Air Systems Engineering team to include the integration of electrified powertrains as well as advanced diesel powertrains. We are looking to add an engineer to the team that is knowledgeable in vehicle air systems integration and has experience or the desire to gain experience in air systems design. Our ideal candidates will be motivated to contribute to a new generation of vehicles at Kenworth and PACCAR globally. This position is within the Systems Engineering department at Kenworth. Responsibilities will include requirements definition, investigative, development, coordination, and implementation activities. The team will interface with other teams at PACCAR developing other related systems and representing North American vehicle requirements in our global organization.

Requirements

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required
• 0-1+ years of engineering experience required
• Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets is required
• Familiarity with project management methods and tools
• Candidate should be willing to make use of engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems
• Requires independent judgment and effective project management
• Ability to manage costs, time, and resources; self-motivated
• Strong communication skills for interaction with the manufacturing plants and other divisions

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification is a plus
• Master’s degree in engineering, or business, and a P.E. certificate is preferred
• experience with high-volume manufactured products preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Creo Parametric or other CAD solid modeling software preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of heavy-duty trucks within the Air Systems Engineering group, focusing on improving the design and quality of the air-actuated components
• Manage vehicle-related issue resolution projects “cradle-to-grave” in all areas of the truck
• Complete work related to engineering and corporate goals
• Work with internal and external organizations on issue identification, root cause analysis, design, validation, product release, and field support
• Utilize Creo to create optimized parts and assembly of complex designs
• Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, and utilize Six Sigma skills regularly

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 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree