Product Definition Coordinator

PACCAR; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match (up to 5%)

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off: vacation days, holidays

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR subsidiary, is seeking a Product Definition Coordinator to shape tomorrow's vehicle solutions. You will create and manage product scope, collaborate with stakeholders, and document high-level engineering requirements for future projects that influence investment quotes and system impact assessments.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into clear product descriptions and ensure program scope alignment through reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields.
• 4+ years' relevant experience in requirement gathering or product development.
• Ability to work cross-functionally including stakeholder identification, facilitation, and coordination.
• Presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with IBM Doors Next Generation or similar requirements management databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to translate the Voice of the Customer into Product Description Books for assigned programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align on the scope of assigned programs.
• Use technical writing skills to convert broad-scope feature lists into clear engineering requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder reviews of program scope to achieve organizational approval.
• Maintain awareness of program status and scope changes
• Support and provide feedback during Technical, Concept, Design, and Tollgate Reviews.
• Up to 10% travel can be expected.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields

Tools

IBM Doors Next Generation

Job description

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF Trucks. 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.

Peterbilt Motors Company

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.

Requisition Summary

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation? Join Peterbilt's Vehicle Definition team as a Product Definition Coordinator and help shape tomorrow's solutions today. In this role, you'll create and manage product scope documents, collaborate with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal part in documenting high-level engineering requirements for future projects. Your work will directly influence the creation of product investment quotes and the assessment of impacted vehicle systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with stakeholders to translate the Voice of the Customer into Product Description Books for assigned programs.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align on the scope of assigned programs.


• Use technical writing skills to convert broad-scope feature lists into clear engineering requirements.


• Facilitate stakeholder reviews of program scope to achieve organizational approval.


• Maintain awareness of program status and scope changes


• Support and provide feedback during Technical, Concept, Design, and Tollgate Reviews.


• Up to 10% travel can be expected.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business, or related fields.


• 4+ years' relevant experience in requirement gathering or product development.


• Ability to work cross-functionally including stakeholder identification, facilitation, and coordination.


• Presentation skills for technical and executive audiences.


• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


• Experience with IBM Doors Next Generation or similar requirements management databases preferred.

General Description of all Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match


• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement


• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 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


• This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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