New Product Coordinator

PACCAR • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Product Coordinator is part of the New Product Coordination team, which coordinates activities required for successful pilot builds. Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Materials, and Operations according to the approved RACI, the coordinator helps ensure pilot builds are successful and communicates build status updates to stakeholders at various levels of PACCAR. The role requires a self-motivated person able to work with minimal supervision, apply a strong technical background across multiple engineering departments, and drive results from stakeholders. Hiring level depends on related experience, skills, knowledge, and education. The position is based at Peterbilt’s plant in Denton, Texas, and may involve up to 10% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Knowledge of OPS/Copics, Bill of Materials, and EWI.
• Demonstrated professional communication skills and strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Experience coordinating and/or directing production pilot activities.
• Experience with root cause analysis of engineering defects.
• Willingness and aptitude to use tools to resolve pilot assembly issues.
• Experience with the Product Creation Process.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments to align with Program and Operations needs.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in roles interacting with Plant Operations is preferred.
• Project Management experience.
• Knowledge of PLR, Creo, and PCMS.
• Knowledge of and experience with order processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize on-site pilot build support and issue resolution, working with functional groups to resolve issues arising during the pilot build process.
• Coordinate timely documentation of build issues using PLRs and EWI defects.
• Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to ensure pilot build books are available.
• Coordinate with Process Engineers to verify process documents are complete.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering Reviews (MER) and Build Readiness Reviews.
• Provide build feedback for the Program Go / No Go decision.
• Participate in FRACAS review boards by providing feedback or validating proposed solutions.
• Coordinate with Engineering to identify engineering-supplied parts.
• Communicate build status updates to stakeholders at various levels of PACCAR.

Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Paid time off, including a minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick time; additional vacation days are provided with additional seniority or years of service.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families.
• 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 (EAP) services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.

What This Job Offers

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