Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Cost Reduction

PACCAR•Kirkland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is hiring an Associate Mechanical Design Engineer for its Cost Reduction team, working on-site in Kirkland, Washington. The role designs, develops, and implements cost-effective commercial truck design improvements using fabrication methods such as forming, casting, and injection molding. The engineer uses Creo Parametric to create assemblies that meet structural, ergonomic, aesthetic, and quality goals. The position works through the Product Creation Process and uses Tollgate to manage projects, report progress, and apply Six Sigma skills. It also uses PACCAR and industry systems to track implementation of product changes, including project schedules, budgets, and functional requirements. The engineer collaborates with internal and external organizations to validate designs and works closely with multiple PACCAR divisions. The role requires managing multiple priorities, exercising creativity, and proposing innovative approaches to standard work. Travel may be required up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
0–1+ years of experience.
Resourcefulness in solving complex technical problems.
Independent judgment and effective project management.
Ability to manage costs, time, and resources.
Strong self-motivation.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency using Creo Parametric or other CAD solid-modeling software.
Competence using personal-computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
Willingness to use engineering processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement cost-effective commercial truck design improvements using fabrication methods including forming, casting, and injection molding.
Use Creo Parametric to create assemblies that meet structural, ergonomic, aesthetic, and quality goals.
Work through the Product Creation Process and use Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, and apply Six Sigma skills.
Use PACCAR and industry systems to manage product-change implementation and track project schedules, budgets, and functional requirements.
Work with internal and external organizations to validate designs.
Collaborate closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.
Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.
Apply creativity to design tasks and propose innovative approaches to standard work.

Benefits

401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan providing monthly retirement benefits.
Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and family.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Paid short- and long-term disability programs.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee assistance program services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Growth and development opportunities.