Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Cost Reduction
About The Position
Kenworth Division of PACCAR has an immediate opening for an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Cost Reduction to join their team on-site in Kirkland, WA. 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 is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The company designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks and is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
- 0-1+ years of experience required
- Proficiency using Creo Parametric or other CAD solid modeling software preferred.
- Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets are desired
- 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; strong self-motivation.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop and implement commercial truck design improvements utilizing a variety of fabrication methods including forming, casting, and injection molding while being cost effective.
- Utilize Creo Parametric® to create assemblies that meet structural, ergonomic, aesthetic, and quality goals.
- Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, learn and use Six Sigma skills regularly.
- Learn and make use of PACCAR and industry systems to manage implementation of product changes by tracking status of project schedule, budget, and functional requirements.
- Work with internal and external organizations to validate the designs.
- Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.
- Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.
- Apply creativity to design tasks and propose innovative approaches to standard work.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
