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PACCAR Inc. Mechanical Design Engineer - Air Systems in Kirkland, Washington
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, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes 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! 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 environment and alternative fuel technologies includes aerodynamic trucks, battery-electric vehicles, and compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks. Job Summary Kenworth has expanded theAir Systems Engineeringteam 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 UtilizeCreoto 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 preferred. Master's degree in engineering, or business, and a P.E. certificate is preferred 1-3years of engineering experience and experience with high-volume manufactured products required Proficiency in the use ofCreo Parametricor 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 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities<