Resident Engineer

PACCAR•Kirkland, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Engineer provides on-site engineering and technical support at Kenworth Division offices in Kirkland, Washington, for Dynacraft’s current and future product offerings. The role is a technical liaison between Dynacraft and customer engineering teams, supporting product design, development, quality improvement, manufacturing, testing, and issue resolution. The engineer coordinates work across business disciplines, builds customer relationships, and applies leadership, project management, and fact-based decision-making skills. The position calls for proactively identifying and leading product and quality improvements that support Dynacraft’s goals and enhance its products and services. The role is located in Washington. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to support alternate shifts and weekend activities as required. Travel may be required. Dynacraft, a PACCAR company headquartered in McKinney, Texas, is a diversified global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. The company supplies components, subassemblies, and specialized services to PACCAR’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts, with production facilities in Louisville, Kentucky, and McKinney, Texas.

Requirements

At least five years of engineering experience in an industry-related role.
A four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university.
Previous experience with Pro-E/Creo or equivalent solid-modeling systems.
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer communication skills.
Creativity and the ability to develop solutions that support competitive products and services.
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a broader business and product perspective.
Demonstrated leadership and continuous improvement skills.
Ability and willingness to learn and apply new engineering processes and techniques to complex technical problems.
Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Truck or automotive product knowledge.
Six Sigma training.
Project Management training.

Responsibilities

Provide technical engineering support to customers for Dynacraft products.
Develop product designs using Pro-E/Creo or equivalent solid-modeling systems.
Develop and maintain assembly drawings for truck-related components.
Develop bills of material, labor estimates, and product cost estimates.
Conduct product qualification testing and prepare test schedules and reports.
Investigate and resolve product quality and manufacturing issues.
Coordinate engineering activities across customers, suppliers, Manufacturing, Quality, and other business functions.
Work with suppliers to identify high-performing and cost-effective product solutions.
Manage multiple engineering projects and deliverables while meeting established deadlines.
Lead and support continuous improvement efforts related to product quality, manufacturing, and engineering.
Develop and maintain effective customer relationships.
Apply fact-based decision-making to complex technical problems.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401(k) with up to a 5% company match.
Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement.
At least 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave.
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 program.
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, including wellness plans, estate planning, and financial counseling.
Growth and development opportunities at a global Fortune 500 company.