Resident Engineering Manager

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.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the plant Resident Engineering team including Applications, Release, Manufacturing Systems, Design Engineering, Liaison Engineering, and Fleet Programs
• Coordinates Engineering support for Production, interfacing with internal and external Plant Departments and Divisions
• Acts as a liaison between Production and Division Engineering, working to maximize Materials and Production visibility for orders and design changes
• Provides feedback to Division Engineering and drives design improvements
• Supports new product pilots, prototypes, and implementations
• Participates in quality reviews and drives resolution of engineering and quality related issues
• Participates as a member of the Plant Manager Core staff to develop, promote, and support Department, Plant and Division goals and initiatives
• Champions continuous improvement initiatives, PACCAR Production System (PPS), Six Sigma projects, warranty reduction projects
• Champions and tracks accuracy and efficiency improvements within plant Resident Engineering
• Champions and tracks Engineering Ready metrics measuring quality of engineering output
• Champions and tracks Chassis Definition Change Order (CDCO) metrics measuring quality of engineering output
• Leads and supports Division/Corporate wide initiatives as assigned
• Evaluates and authorizes deviations from standards
• Manages Resident Engineering Department budget and staffing

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required with BSME or BSEE preferred; MBA/Post Graduate and PE license preferred
• 5+ years experience required
• Demonstrated ability gained through 5+ years closely related and progressively important engineering assignments
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, formulates plans, and executes plans to achieve improvements while meeting day-to-day demands
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and lead cross-functional teams
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to create and deliver formal, executive presentations
• Ability to develop talent and lead high performers

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

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 Resident Engineering Manager is $110,600 - $173,000 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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

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