Mechanical Design Engineer - Product Development

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PACCAR is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Product Development. This role involves utilizing Creo software to develop design concepts and package components within the vehicle environment. The engineer will define requirements for, evaluate, design, and select powertrain and cooling systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks. Responsibilities include defining integration requirements, leading implementation, collaborating with software engineering teams on embedded system controls, and leading/tracking activities of component suppliers. The role also involves defining schedules, tracking progress, driving suppliers to meet program schedules and milestones, and communicating design and project status to the team and stakeholders.

Requirements

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience is required
• Demonstrated prior design experience
• Demonstrated CAD / 3D Modeling experience; Creo preferred
• Experience with system-level requirements development, component selection, integration, performance, and validation
• Previously demonstrated resourcefulness, strong technical knowledge, analytical capability, and communication skills.
• Self-directed with excellent analysis and engineering judgement
• Collaborative nature, fosters a sense of team across groups and cultures
• Demonstrated high levels of initiative and innovation
• Ability to perform in a fast-pace, results-oriented environment, while managing multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree and PE license preferred
• Passion and interest in working on commercial vehicle powertrains, including next generation electrified drivetrains and vehicles
• Overall product knowledge required; engine, cooling, and transmission system experience preferred
• project management, and/or design lead experience preferred
• Experience working within a gated product creation process desired

Responsibilities

• Utilize Creo software to develop design concepts and package components within the vehicle environment.
• Define requirements for, evaluate, design, and select powertrain and cooling systems appropriate for medium and heavy duty trucks.
• Define integration requirements and lead the implementation into medium and heavy duty trucks.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to define and validate embedded system controls.
• Lead and track activities of component suppliers.
• Define schedules, track progress, and drive suppliers to meet program schedules and milestones.
• Communicate design and project status to team and stakeholders on a regular basis and facilitate technology transfer between PACCAR divisions.

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: Mid Level