Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Cab​/Sleeper Interiors

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company is looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to work in Denton, Texas.

• Provide manufacturing support and input to design engineering.
• Review proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary to ensure Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA).
• Review drawings for manufacturing using the PTC Windchill environment.
• Actively participate in the new product development and launch process.
• Design, Plan and Coordinate new product shipping racks and solutions.
• Provide build support during pilot build activities at suppliers and truck factories.
• Inform and coordinate new designs, processes and tools with plant.
• Coordinate plant input and feedback.
• Provide manufacturing input to design engineers using Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools.
• Support engineering in Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Participate and lead manufacturing technical, concept, and design reviews.
• Advocate for and drive the adoption of technology-based systems to enhance quality initiatives related to option complexity and part traceability.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement activities using six sigma methodologies.
• Support the supplier selection process by compiling part logistics cost analysis.
• Coordinate development of capital tooling/budget proposals.
• Compile labor studies and support production with line balancing activities.
• Support supplier tooling interfaces up to and including PPAP and production launch.
• Work with various groups to investigate, propose, and implement improvements to equipment and processes to improve quality, optimize processes, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
• Improve safety and ergonomic practices through part and assembly design.
• Keep customers, managers, and peers informed of work progress, activities, problems, and opportunities.
• Remain abreast of upcoming changes and impact to plant processes.
• Develop and maintain clear communication with plant employees and supervisors.
• Solicit and coordinate plant input and feedback.
• Drive Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement solutions to improve future product deployments.
• Document issues in the Production Liaison Report (PLR) system.
• Review and approve design engineering drawings.
• Support and actively participate in PCP Tollgate process.
• Active participation in Advanced ME group Six Sigma initiatives.
• Up to 5% of travel may be required, both domestically and internationally.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 7+ years of engineering experience
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of manufacturing/industrial engineering or design for manufacturability experience.
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with proven track record leading successful projects.
• Having a background with the following is a plus:
• • Creo Parametric
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, One Note, etc.)
  • Experience with Design For Assembly (DFA) Methodologies
  • Knowledge of Robotic Automation
  • Experience with AI technologies, machine learning models, and data analytics tools

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).