Quality Engineer — Engine Quality & Process Improvement

PACCAR Engine Company; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team supporting machining and assembly processes. The role focuses on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality metric reporting to sustain high reliability across MX engines.

The candidate will drive process improvements, train staff, and maintain problem-solving databases, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Four year degree required.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated team player that works well in a fast pace environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Machining and Assembly department personnel and provide engineering support with timely responses to problems being worked.
• Identify root cause for problems that occur during the engine manufacturing process and work with appropriate organizational departments and/or suppliers to implement permanent corrective actions.
• Develops or improves inspection methods to reduce measurement variation.
• Completes and analyzes data for trends and facilitates improvement actions.
• Creates and maintains metrics for quality reporting.
• Maintain a problem solving database.
• Participates in or leads process improvement efforts such as: 5S, scrap reduction teams, defects per unit (DPU) reduction, and Kaizen events.
• Assists with developing and conducting quality training programs and record maintenance.
• Utilize effective communication and problem solving skills to foster an effective team environment which continually strives for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.

Skills

Four year degree

Engineering degree

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

Four year degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team supporting machining and assembly processes. The role focuses on root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality metric reporting to sustain high reliability across MX engines.

The candidate will drive process improvements, train staff, and maintain problem-solving databases, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.