Reliability Engineer

PACCAR • Denton, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Peterbilt Motors Company is seeking a Reliability Engineer to drive product reliability throughout the product development lifecycle. The role uses reliability engineering methodologies, statistical analysis, and field performance data to identify risks, guide design decisions, advise engineering teams, and improve product performance. The hiring level depends on related experience, skills, knowledge, and education.

The Reliability Engineer mentors engineers in reliability principles and supports engineering teams in applying Design for Six Sigma tools and reliability methodologies. The role works with system owners and engineering teams to set reliability and durability targets, facilitate FMEAs, DVP&Rs, and Control Plans, assess field failures and product performance, and recommend improvements. It also participates in Failure Review Boards, presents reliability risks and improvement plans, supports reliability tools and applications, and develops training and process improvements.

The position offers access to global opportunities in a challenging, high-performance environment, with the opportunity to grow expertise and be recognized among peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 4 years of engineering experience in product development, reliability, test/validation, quality, or related disciplines.
• Understanding of physics of failure and system-level interactions across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Experience identifying failure modes, conducting root cause analysis, participating in FRACAS processes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience developing or facilitating FMEAs, DVP&Rs, and/or Control Plans.
• Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, software, and systems teams to improve reliability and technical rigor.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma, Lean, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with statistical analysis software, such as Minitab.
• Ability and desire to learn new tools, processes, and techniques and resourcefully solve technical issues.
• Strong analytical ability and a pragmatic attitude.
• Effective communication, presentation, technical writing, and project management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing timelines, project requirements, and business needs while maintaining focus on results.
• Ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships across teams, sharing knowledge and resources, and driving outcomes toward common goals.

Nice To Haves

• DFSS, Lean Belt, Green Belt, or Black Belt training and certification.
• Experience with or knowledge of Weibull analysis, life data analysis, reliability growth methodologies, and reliability prediction techniques.
• Experience applying statistical methods for reliability analysis using Minitab, SuperSMITH, or similar analytical tools.
• Commercial vehicle or automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers in reliability engineering principles, including reliability growth, reliability modeling, and reliability prediction.
• Support engineering teams in applying Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools and reliability methodologies.
• Collaborate with system owners and engineering teams to establish reliability and durability targets for new and updated products.
• Facilitate development and execution of FMEAs, DVP&Rs, and Control Plans for vehicles, subsystems, and components.
• Analyze field failures against FMEAs and DVP&Rs to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in and represent Reliability in FRACAS Failure Review Boards.
• Evaluate reliability performance of new products and programs using field, validation, and test data.
• Conduct Weibull and statistical reliability analyses and provide actionable recommendations to improve product robustness and field performance.
• Present reliability assessments, risks, and improvement plans to technical and management stakeholders.
• Support administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Reliability Engineering tools and applications.
• Develop and deliver reliability training materials and instructional sessions.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities for Reliability Engineering processes.

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 services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.

What This Job Offers

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