Design Engineer – Truck Systems & Six Sigma Innovator

Kenworth Truck Co.

Chillicothe (OH)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company in Chillicothe, OH is seeking a Design Engineer to improve current product design and shape future products, enhancing manufacturability and supporting factory goals. You will contribute across the full product development cycle using Six Sigma methodologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree, strong communication, and the ability to manage projects.

Qualifications

Four year degree in engineering is required.
Excellent communication skills with ability to relate technical information to plant personnel.
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects and prototypes.
Demonstrated ability to set own work schedule and prioritize accordingly.
Moderate knowledge of PACCAR, Inc. product and how it is used.
Moderate knowledge of CICS/Mainframe or comparable software.
Moderate knowledge of Pro/ENGINEER, PCMS, and VOG or comparable software.
Moderate knowledge of the PACCAR, Inc. PCP process.
Moderate knowledge of Chassis Image.
Ability to understand and complete complex designs quickly.
Ability to serve in a leadership role as a representative of division engineering.
Proficient at communicating effectively to all levels of the organization.
Ability to make sound decisions and act autonomously.

Responsibilities

Provides design input at all phases of the product development cycle for new truck programs, contributes to design programs utilizing six sigma methodologies.
Drives closure of defects detected during production validation activities.
Undertakes special studies or investigations relating to design improvements or error corrections.
Manages projects to improve the design of current product based on plant liaison requests.
Modifies existing products or designs new parts in order to prevent manufacturing defects.
Provides on-the-spot engineering response to specific design or installation problems encountered during manufacturing.
Supports kaizen, six sigma projects, warranty reduction, and quality improvement projects by providing appropriate engineering representation and driving projects to closure.
Performs other related duties as assigned.