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PACCAR Inc. Vehicle Controls Definition Supervisor in Kirkland, Washington
Kenworth Division of PACCAR has an immediate opening for aVehicle Controls Definition Supervisorto join our Engineering team in Kirkland, WA. 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. Kenworth Truck Company Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace. Position Summary This position will be responsible for leading team members to define the future controls and functionality requirements across a wide range of technological advancements, including Battery Electric, L2/L4 ADAS platforms, Fuel Cell Hydrogen, Digital Displays, and other future-facing vehicle technologies. We are looking for a team player who will be tasked with working with several other areas of engineering between PACCAR divisions globally.We are looking for someone who can work with a high-performance team to manage the technology and process to ensure timely delivery of controls and functional safety across the PACCAR global products. The ideal candidate has excellent communications skills, experience in stakeholder alignment, and a passion for implementing the latest technologies into commercial vehicles. Job Functions / Responsibilities Lead Global alignment in scoping and requirement definition of vehicle functionality and controls development Develop and manage a team of high-performance engineers. Lead Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies Develop project execution plan using IBM Rational Team Concert (RTC). Identify project risks that affect schedule and delivery of work items. Champion continuous improvement and process optimization for increased efficiency. Align with cross-functional team members and leadership for development, implementation, verification and validation of current & future vehicle functions & features. Manage short-term and long-term goals for the team. Work with global teams to deliver common, cost-efficient solutions PACCAR-wide (Up to 10% travel may be required). Qualifications / Skills BS in Engineering or related field required; MS in Engineering or related field and PE license preferred. Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team with several parallel projects. Understanding of designing, developing, and validating embedded automotive technologies. Previous knowledge of vehicle control systems, embedded systems and microcontrollers preferred. Experience software development cycle for vehicle and powertrain controls, ISO26262, V-Model, UX/UI development, requirement engineering preferred. Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) preferred. Knowledge in systems such as: Simulink/Matlab, HP Quality Center, Rhapsody Team Concert, IBM Doors NG, preferred. Ability to communicate complex concepts, project plan, priorities and data in a simple yet accurate ma