Quality Engineer - Evening Shift, Drive Process Excellence

PACCAR Technical Center; Columbus, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the engine manufacturing process, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions and quality improvements across machining and assembly operations.

The role requires a four‑year degree and a strong background in quality methods, with a night/evening shift context and a comprehensive benefits package in a leading truck‑engine environment.

Qualifications

• Four year degree is required.
• Engineering degree is 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 implement permanent corrective actions with appropriate departments or suppliers.
• Develop or improve inspection methods to reduce measurement variation.
• Complete and analyze data for trends and facilitate improvement actions.
• Create and maintain metrics for quality reporting.
• Maintain a problem solving database.
• Participate in or lead process improvement efforts such as 5S, scrap reduction teams, defects per unit reduction, and Kaizen events.
• Assist with developing and conducting quality training programs and record maintenance.
• Use effective communication and problem solving skills to foster an improving team environment.

Skills

Four year degree

Engineering degree

Microsoft Office

Team player

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the engine manufacturing process, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions and quality improvements across machining and assembly operations.

The role requires a four‑year degree and a strong background in quality methods, with a night/evening shift context and a comprehensive benefits package in a leading truck‑engine environment.