Mechanical Design Engineer - Chassis​/Frame

Overview

Do you have a passion for vehicle design? Do you want to work on industry‑leading products that are setting the bar for fuel economy, low greenhouse gas emissions, and exceptional quality? Join a group of high‑performing professionals who pride themselves in developing innovative products. Kenworth design engineers focus on product development from conceptualization to implementation on the production floor. See your designs making a difference on the open highway!

• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of Kenworth's heavy‑duty truck chassis within the Core Chassis Group.
• Collaborate with PACCAR factories to implement innovative solutions addressing production issues identified by the Liaison Engineering team and Applications and Release Teams.
• Support new product development, warranty, and cost‑reduction initiatives through effective cross‑functional collaboration to select and validate designs.
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and external suppliers to design, validate, and implement purchased components, ensuring quality and cost objectives are met.
• Enhance and streamline order processing by updating and maintaining the PACCAR proprietary "Frame Design" rules‑engine software.
• Travel up to 10% as required.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers to develop technical skills and deepen industry knowledge.

• 1-3+ years of experience in the specification and design of complex automotive components.
• Competence in desktop applications such as MS Office and CAD software.
• Familiarity with project management and Six Sigma tools.
• Experience in logic trees and rules‑engine software is a plus.
• Strong curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new mechanical design systems and solving complex engineering problems.
• Open to receiving and acting on feedback with a positive, team‑oriented attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.

• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Fully funded pension plan providing monthly benefits after retirement.
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 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.

The salary range for the Mechanical Design Engineer – Chassis/Frame is $80,800 – $120,800 annually.

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