Job Description
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 andalso 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
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.
Requisition Summary
Supervisor of the Chillicothe Liaison Engineering Team, with the primary responsibility of providing resolution to engineering challenges impacting truck production. Coordinate closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Materials, Dealers, Customers, Design Engineering, Change Control, Purchasing, and Suppliers to champion timely resolution of product related issues in class 8 heavy truck manufacturing process.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Coordinates Liaison Engineering support for Production, interfacing with internal and external Departments and Divisions to resolve immediate design/build questions
Ensures containment of identified shop floor issues pending permanent corrective action; implements corrective actions where appropriate
Communicates issue and/or project status updates to stakeholders in various levels of the PACCAR organization
Monitors EWI and daily Production/Sale to ensure accurate Engineering Ready Metric data
Communicates with design engineering to coordinate issue resolution; participates in development of long term design solutions to identified issues
Reviews upcoming builds to anticipate and mitigate potential production challenges
Facilitates resolution of engineering related PQI issues when needed
Initiates engineering deviations, as appropriate and evaluates requests for deviation from Engineering standards
Leads and promotes continuous improvement initiatives including: Six Sigma projects, Kaizen events, and lean principles
Manages staffing, training, and development of evening shift Liaison Engineering Team
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
BSME/BSEE or equivalent; Master's Degree and PE License preferred
Proven leadership ability
High level of initiative and demonstrated use of proactive problem solving approach
Excellent communication and team building skills
Must be able to work with a diverse set of stakeholders and manage multiple tasks concurrently
Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies
Must meet physical requirements with or without accommodation
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of work experience with at least 3 in engineering
Experience supporting a production environment
Experience with PCMS, CICS, Creo/Windchill, PLR/FRACAS, EWI
Six Sigma belt preferred
TESTS TO DETERMINE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES.
Education
BSME/BSEE or equivalent; Master's Degree and PE License preferred
Additional Job Board Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
