Global Powertrain Validation Lead Engineer

PACCAR Inc; Mount Vernon, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

PACCAR Inc. in Washington is seeking a Project Lead Engineer for the Global Powertrain Validation group. You will lead and coordinate validation activities across the product development lifecycle, driving DVPs, software releases, failure analysis, and issue resolution.

A strong background in powertrain systems and project management is required, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of product development within automotive sector or related experience.
• Understanding of powertrain systems and product development processes.
• Outstanding organizational, planning and tracking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and guide activities following agreed procedures to ensure timely availability of results aligned with agreed specification.
• Responsible for ensuring department FRACAS entries are completed, and ensuring required activities for resolution are completed.
• Ensure alignment on decision making in the project core team so deliverables align with project plan.
• Define, track, and analyze KPI's (test coverage, pass/fail rates, inflow vs outflow).
• Initiate validation plan development and risk analysis for priority.
• Identify discrepancies between direction given by validation manager and project management.
• Ensure knowledge transfer between specialists and team members to utilize best practices.
• Set Engineering Team meeting agenda for topics of awareness or escalation.
• Up to 20% of travel (domestic and international)

Skills

Powertrain knowledge

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Job description

PACCAR Inc. in Washington is seeking a Project Lead Engineer for the Global Powertrain Validation group. You will lead and coordinate validation activities across the product development lifecycle, driving DVPs, software releases, failure analysis, and issue resolution.

A strong background in powertrain systems and project management is required, with excellent communication and organizational skills. Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally is expected.