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PACCAR Inc. Project Engineer - Reliability 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 also 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! Division Information Do you have a passion for vehicle design and engine installations? Do you want to work on industry-leading products that are setting the bar for fuel economy, low greenhouse gas emissions, and quality? Join a group of high-performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative products. Kenworth design engineers focus on product development from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor and beyond. See your designs making a difference on the open road! Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. As an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, Kenworth is dedicated to optimizing vehicle aerodynamics and internal combustion engine and aftertreatment systems. Kenworth is pushing the technology envelope with the introduction of battery electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric vehicles, and autonomous driving systems. Requisition Summary Kenworth Truck Company is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support product development by using analysis and test tools to provide recommendations to design engineers. This role offers professional development and access to global opportunities in a challenging, high-performance environment with the opportunity to grow your expertise and be recognized among your peers. Job Functions/Responsibilities Collaborate with system owners to set reliability and durability targets for new vehicles. Collaborate with system owners to conduct benchmark tests of PACCAR and competitive vehicles. Coordinate internal and external simulation and test resources, including other PACCAR divisions. Support product development by simulating design concepts and analyzing impacts on system performance. Validate system breakdowns by correlating models to test data. Deliver analysis reports with clear recommendations and proposals for improvements to engineering teams. Present plans for reliability improvements for systems and components to management for approval. Provide technical leadership in the creation of a roadmap for vehicle reliability and durability to support new product development. Mentor systems engineers in the principles for reliability engineering. Qualifications & Skills BS in Engineering or related field required; MS in Engineering or related field and PE license preferred. ASQ or similar license for reliability engineering is preferred. 5-7+ years of engineering experience required, experience in reliability or design quality testing preferred. Solid understanding of mechanical systems in motor vehicles, mechatronic systems analysis, engines, and software impacts. Ability and desire to learn new tools and stay updated with the latest technological advancements in the industry. Independence while building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and reso