Interior Vehicle Design Engineer — Creo & Prototyping

Kenworth Truck Co.; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop interior systems from concept to production. You will use Creo Parametric for complex assemblies, work with industrial design to finalize styling, and validate designs with Six Sigma tools.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 1–3+ years of design experience, plus strong communication and team collaboration skills. Travel up to 10% may be expected.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required; EIT certification is a plus.
• 1-3+ years of design experience required (internship ok).
• Extensive 3D modeling software experience with Creo Parametric a plus.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods such as injection molded plastic, vacuum forming, sheet metal, etc.
• Passion for customer-focused human-centered design; Six Sigma knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create complex assemblies and drawings using Creo Parametric to meet structural and ergonomic goals.
• Collaborate with industrial design to finalize styling and turn surfaces into functional interior trim parts.
• Develop rapid prototypes to validate design concepts.
• Apply Six Sigma tools (QFD, FMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, FEA) to validate designs.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget across product life cycle.
• Coordinate with PACCAR Technical Center and external partners for validation.

Skills

3D modeling

Creo Parametric experience

Engineering design

Ergonomics focus

Communication skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification (a plus)

Tools

Creo Parametric

CAD software

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop interior systems from concept to production. You will use Creo Parametric for complex assemblies, work with industrial design to finalize styling, and validate designs with Six Sigma tools.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 1–3+ years of design experience, plus strong communication and team collaboration skills. Travel up to 10% may be expected.