Mechanical Design Engineer - Product Development

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

5d • $80,800 - $120,800

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 will contribute to the design and development of these advanced commercial vehicles.

Requirements

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required
• 1-3+ years of relevant experience is required
• Passion and interest in working on commercial vehicle powertrains, including next generation electrified drivetrains and vehicles
• Overall product knowledge 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
• 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