Mechanical Engineer- Cost Reduction

Mechanical Engineer
- Cost Reduction

This position will be responsible for cost reduction focused engineering design, development, and production support at Peterbilt Division Headquarters in Denton, Texas. Duties involve working on employing innovative skills to evolve ideas from concepts to implementation, providing engineering assistance, assembly/system design, problem resolution, training, and other engineering duties supporting various aspects of expedited programs. Additional tasks include completion of six sigma documentation in assigned phases of the project and applying standard engineering techniques with minimal supervision, occasionally requiring independent evaluation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and initiate designs of a complex nature and conduct necessary research incidental to design.
• Complete design projects through the processes of planning, concept development, calculation and design analysis, design, testing, evaluation, and implementation.
• Handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Manage supplier activities related to design and manufacture of components.
• Apply knowledge of stress analysis and FEA.
• Apply knowledge of various materials and manufacturing processes for components used in vehicle interiors.
• Apply knowledge and skills in Creo and Windchill functionality.
• Coordinate and complete projects and design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within the company.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate resolution of production, production control, and Quality Assurance issues as appropriate.
• Apply a proactive approach to defining issues and reaching early resolution and consensus.
• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities.
• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience

General Description of Benefits:

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 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 and Development (B.O.L.D), and LGBTQ+ Advocate support group.