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PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads. Everywhere our customers earn their living. Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride.  Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Peterbilt’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer focused on truck systems and plant implementation. The successful candidate will be dynamic, driven, and energized to create and own manufacturing processes and infrastructure. Proven experience supporting product launches and working across engineering, operations, and leadership teams is highly desired.

• Support the execution of truck system and software launches, ensuring readiness for a production environment
• Provide manufacturing input and support PPAP and factory readiness activities for software releases
• Maintain familiarity with truck software deployed in production, including MX, Cummins, DAVIE, VEPS, Eaton, Allison, Bendix, Wabco, VECU, CALID/CVN, ELF, Parameters, and EMUX architecture
• Interface with software providers including Embedded Engineering, MX/DAF, and external suppliers
• Remain current on upcoming product launches and assess impact to plant processes
• Communicate regularly with plant management and coordinate plant input and feedback
• Track, analyze, and report deployment metrics (readiness, defects, FPY) to identify trends and drive Six Sigma continuous improvement

• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement countermeasures to improve future truck software deployments
• Review and approve engineering software and electrical drawings
• Support and actively participate in the PCP Tollgate process
• Troubleshoot truck programming and test system failures (DAVIE, VECU, diagnostics tools) and coordinate fixes with Embedded, IT, and suppliers
• Own PLRs and defect resolution during pilot build events, including root cause analysis, containment, and prevention/detection controls
• Lead and execute plant pilots manufacturing validation activities, including chassis selection, test planning, and readiness assessment
• Travel to other PACCAR locations may be required (less than 10%)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Seven (7) or more years of engineering experience

• Master's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering 
• Manufacturing, industrial engineering, or design‑for‑manufacturability experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead successful projects as a highly motivated self‑starter
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• PACCAR manufacturing operations and PCP Tollgate process
• Heavy equipment manufacturing
• Truck programming systems (DAVIE, VEPS, VSP, EMUX architecture)
• Truck diagnostics tools (DAVIE, Insite, Acom, Service Ranger, Allison, Wabco)
• Project management methodologies
• Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred)
• Microsoft Office products
• Creo and WindchillKey additions (high impact)

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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