Mechanical Design Engineer - Outerbody

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905, recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields. Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. This role is within the Outerbody team and focuses on aerodynamic product enhancements, warranty, and cost reduction projects. The engineer will participate in and/or lead the design and development of structures-based projects, utilizing Creo Parametric for part and assembly modeling. Collaboration with Industrial Design and Styling groups is key for vehicle exteriors. The position involves creating rapid prototyped parts, employing Design for Six Sigma tools, and managing product implementation through schedule, budget, and functional requirements. The role requires close work with multiple PACCAR divisions and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Requirements

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required
• 1-3+ years of experience required
• 3D modeling software experience required (Creo Parametric specific knowledge is a plus)
• Competency in the use of personal computer software including project management tools
• Understanding in the use of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques
• Ability to perform in a lean, fast-paced, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities is a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present monthly status updates in front of engineering management teams
• Willingness to learn and make use of new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Candidates should have a willingness to grow personally and professionally and be results oriented

Nice To Haves

• EIT certification is a plus
• industry-related background in the design and specification of heavy-duty trucks is a plus
• with surfacing skills highly valued
• Past experience in product development and new product implementation desired
• Working knowledge of sheet metal, composite panels, and polymers/elastomers and their manufacturing processes a plus
• Manufacturing plant experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Aerodynamic product enhancements, warranty and cost reduction projects that add to the overall profitability of the organization
• Participate in and/or lead the design and development of structures-based projects in the Outerbody team
• Utilize Creo Parametric to create optimized part and assembly models of moderate to complex designs requiring independent judgment
• Work closely with the Industrial Design and Styling groups in the development of new or updated vehicle exteriors
• Create rapid prototyped parts to quickly validate multiple design concepts
• Employ Design for Six Sigma and engineering tools to validate designs: QFD, FMEA, DVP&R, GD&T
• Work with the PACCAR Technical Center and external organizations to validate the designs through Finite Element Analysis, Computation Fluid Dynamics, and durability tests
• Manage implementation of product changes by tracking project schedule, budget, and functional requirements throughout the entire life of the project
• Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions
• Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously

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
• holiday gift

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level