Mechanical Engineer -Product Development Program

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Company: PACCAR

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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Responsibilities include supporting a new vehicle development program through cross-functional collaboration, scope definition, technical evaluation, and issue resolution while helping shape program content and priorities.

Hiring level for this position will be dependent upon education and experience.

• Identify, research, and develop product scope opportunities for a new vehicle development program, including cost reduction, performance improvement, and customer value enhancements.
• Estimate anticipated business and product benefits, resource needs, timing, technical feasibility, and implementation risks for proposed scope opportunities.
• Identify and advance portfolio rationalization opportunities through complexity reduction, standardization, and optimization of product offerings across vehicle models and configurations.
• Handle multiple tasks concurrently while effectively prioritizing activities to support program objectives.
• Apply knowledge of various materials, manufacturing processes, and vehicle systems to evaluate product improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and complete project efforts with other engineering groups, departments, and divisions within the company.
• Identify issues proactively and facilitate timely resolution through collaboration, analysis, and consensus-building.
• Support product development activities through concept development, design, validation, and implementation as the program matures through the development process.
• Prepare engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of related work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.

• Knowledge of heavy truck systems, components, vehicle configurations, and product offerings.
• Previous experience in heavy-duty truck, automotive, or commercial vehicle product development.
• Experience evaluating engineering tradeoffs involving cost, performance, manufacturability, complexity, and customer value.
• Experience developing business cases, product recommendations, or engineering proposals for new product development initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other engineering or project management software tools.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to influence decisions through data-driven recommendations.

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