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Company Information 
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF Trucks. 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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services - you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information 
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.

This position is available in Kirkland, WA or Chillicothe, OH. 

Job Summary

Kenworth has expanded the Air Systems Engineering team to include the integration of electrified powertrains as well as advanced diesel powertrains. We are looking to add an engineer to the team that is knowledgeable in vehicle air systems integration and has experience or the desire to gain experience in air systems design. Our ideal candidates will be motivated to contribute to a new generation of vehicles at Kenworth and PACCAR globally.

This position is within the Systems Engineering department at Kenworth. Responsibilities will include requirements definition, investigative, development, coordination, and implementation activities. The team will interface with other teams at PACCAR developing other related systems and representing North American vehicle requirements in our global organization.

Here's what you will do in this role:

• Participate in the design and development of heavy-duty trucks within the Air Systems Engineering group, focusing on improving the design and quality of the air-actuated components
• Manage vehicle-related issue resolution projects "cradle-to-grave" in all areas of the truck
• Complete work related to engineering and corporate goals
• Work with internal and external organizations on issue identification, root cause analysis, design, validation, product release, and field support
• Utilize Creo to create optimized parts and assembly of complex designs
• Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, and utilize Six Sigma skills regularly

Qualifications & Skills

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; EIT certification is a plus
• Master's degree in engineering, or business, and a P.E. certificate is preferred
• 1-3 + years of engineering experience required and experience with high-volume manufactured products preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Creo Parametric or other CAD solid modeling software preferred
• Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets is required
• Familiarity with project management methods and tools
• Candidate should be willing to make use of engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems
• Requires independent judgment and effective project management
• Ability to manage costs, time, and resources; self-motivated
• Strong communication skills for interaction with the manufacturing plants and other divisions

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities 

• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields 

• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks 

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more  

Additional Job Board Information 

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Mechanical Design Engineer - Air Systems is $80,800 - $120,800 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. 
 

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer