Process Engineer

PACCAR•Chillicothe, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides Process Improvement support to assigned PACCAR Production System (PPS) High Performance Work Teams (HPWT) to positively affect safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale and environment (SQCDME) objectives. Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Requirements

Project management skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks.
Demonstrated problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
Functional skills in using Microsoft Office.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.
Functional skills in using AutoCad software.
Lean/Six Sigma training/experience.

Nice To Haves

Functional skills in using AutoCad software.
Expereince in Business Analytics.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigates, proposes, and implements improvements to the facility, equipment, and processes to improve SQCDME.
Assists assigned HPWTs in implementing and maintaining standard work and solving daily engineering/production issues.
Participates in continuous improvement team (CIT) activities and drives approved SQCDME ideas/suggestions to completion.
Develops and validates production processes, generating process documentation for critical assembly processes.
Actively participates in and supports PPS, cost reduction, warranty reduction, Six Sigma, lean, just-in-time, internal audit and other plant initiatives.
Designs and procures assembly aides and fixtures.
Reviews proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary to ensure Design for Assembly.
Plans for and supports production implementation of new product introductions necessitated by design changes.
Identifies projects, generates cost estimates, justifies projects for inclusion in proposed capital and expense budgets. Projects include implementation, budgeting and schedule planning to complete the project on-time and in budget.
Develops, proposes, and implements Capital Budget projects.
Keep internal/external customers, managers, and peers informed of work progress, activities, problems, or opportunities of which they should be aware.
Other duties as assigned.