Manufacturing Engineer - Engine Test Specialist SG 25 1

PACCAR•Columbus, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Works with Product Engineering at the PACCAR Technical Center, DAF, and the PACCAR Engine Company to analyze data relating to engine performance and trends. Uses this data to make modifications to test equipment to insure product is compliant to set limits.

Requirements

BS degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent experience required.
Four (4) plus years of experience with engine testing hardware and software required.
Demonstrated knowledge/experience with diesel engine maintenance, design, and test required.
Understand of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems required.
Understanding of instrumentation techniques for test systems (temperature, flow, torque, and pressure sensors) required.
Requires project management skills.
Ability to write Excel VBA macros/scripts for programming test cells required.
Experience with MS Office suite needed.

Nice To Haves

Technical writing skills desired.
Design/drafting utilizing 3-D CAD solid modeling tools (Pro/Engineer preferred) a plus.
A desire to engage in hands-on work when assisting in installation or diagnoses of test equipment.

Responsibilities

Creates efficient test practices that adheres to a dynamic development environment
Recommends and implements improved testing strategies
Develops and Maintains area Standard Work and provides technical guidance and training to shop personnel
Documents Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the test area and insures that a safe work environment is maintained
Analyzes and interprets test results and works in a cross functional team to develop to address required improvements
Works with production associates to maintain a high level of up-time from test equipment and leads efforts to solve problems to improve First Time Yield
Drives upgrade projects to enhance system performance for improved measurement and increase throughput
Supports design of new test fixtures and protocols for new engine products.
Schedules, analyzes, and reports compliance testing ensuring performance to design
Provides technical guidance in support of Engine Diagnostics and Test Cell required Maintenance

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans options for you and your family options.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA).
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
A fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
Tuition reimbursement program.
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.
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.
Relocation assistance benefits.