Kenworth Division of PACCAR has an opening for a Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Cost Reduction to join our team on-site 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.

Here's what you will do in this role:

• Design, develop and implement commercial truck design improvements utilizing a variety of fabrication methods including forming, casting, and injection molding while being cost effective.
• Utilize Creo Parametric® to create assemblies that meet structural, ergonomic, aesthetic, and quality goals.
• Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, learn and use Six Sigma skills regularly.
• Learn and make use of PACCAR and industry systems to manage implementation of product changes by tracking status of project schedule, budget, and functional requirements.
• Work with internal and external organizations to validate the designs.
• Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.
• Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.
• Apply creativity to design tasks and propose innovative approaches to standard work.
• Up to 10% travel.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 0-1+ years of experience required
• Proficiency using Creo Parametric or other CAD solid modeling software preferred.
• Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets are desired
• 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; strong self-motivation.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 Company 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

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 is $70,500 – $105,800 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Applicants and employees for this position will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H-1B visas, now or in the future.

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