Project Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

PACCAR • Kirkland, WA

4h

About The Position

Do you like working on projects from initial concepts all the way through to production launch? Does the opportunity to continuously develop and improve the manufacturing assembly processes interest you? If so a position in the Kenworth Advanced Manufacturing group might be the challenge you’re looking for. The successful candidate will join a team of highly performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative processes, setting industry standards for quality, and providing cost-effective designs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth. Successful team members have advanced to prominent roles in other areas of the organization including but not limited to Plant Operations, Product Engineering, Procurement, After Sales, and Internal Audit. Come be a part of the Kenworth team and have the satisfaction of seeing the results of your hard work out on the road every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another technical discipline required.
• Minimum 5-7+ years of experience; one to three years in automotive or commercial truck industries preferred.
• Coordinate plant input to ensure Manufacturing Engineering requirements are aligned with Design Engineering.
• Participate in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Lead/participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities.
• Develop and document project specific manufacturing requirements.
• Develop process validation plans and execute accordingly.
• Coordinate vehicle system requirements and interfaces to support efficient production.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies for component and system assembly, programming, and testing.
• Develop and implement logistics solutions to support new product launches.
• Prepare and maintain all required manufacturing documentation in accordance with approved project schedules.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key project metrics to ensure build readiness.
• Provide hands-on Gemba support during pilot builds to identify issues, implement countermeasures, and ensure launch readiness.
• Develop and implement standard work documentation to enhance clarity and repeatability across AME processes.
• Plan and support the acquisition and implementation of capital tooling and equipment.
• Facilitate execution of manufacturing project plans across PACCAR plants.
• Review engineering drawings for manufacturability using Windchill.
• Identify, document, and escalate issues and risks as necessary.
• Support MEG (Manufacturing Expertise Group) initiatives with other PACCAR Plants.
• Provide support to other Advanced Manufacturing Engineers during pilot builds, concept development, and design reviews as needed.

Nice To Haves

• MS/MBA degree preferred.
• one to three years in automotive or commercial truck industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of New Product Implementation Engineers supporting development projects for new cabs, interiors, or outerbody components.
• Complete all necessary Manufacturing Documents supporting approved project schedule
• Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
• Coordinate plant input for Manufacturing Engineering Requirements to Design Engineering
• Develop Manufacturing and Operations requirements
• Developing strategies and analyzing processes for new products and operational improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, cost, and capacity.
• Review and develop new technologies for manufacturing, assembling, programming, and testing components and systems
• Develop, assess, and implement processes for serial production based on new product features and technology.
• Lead efforts in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Supervises the acquisition and implementation of project-related capital tooling assets
• Document issues and escalate critical concerns
• Review drawings for manufacturing using the Windchill environment
• Leading cross-divisional manufacturing groups for current product support, benchmarking, best practice analysis, and new product development.
• Up to 15% Domestic and International Travel

Benefits

• Paid short-and long-term disability program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• A fully funded company-paid pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Paid Time Off – vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% and stock options
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling, and more
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees