Resident Design Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

PACCAR; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

PACCAR's Kenworth Chillicothe Resident Engineering team is looking for a Design Engineer to improve manufacturability and shape future product designs. You will provide input across the product development cycle, addressing defects and leading design improvement projects.

You will apply Six Sigma methodologies, manage cross-functional projects, and drive appropriate engineering responses during manufacturing to prevent issues. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in engineering is required.
• Ability to relate technical information to plant personnel is essential.
• Experience organizing and managing projects/prototypes is required.
• Ability to understand and complete complex designs quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provides design input at all phases of product development for new truck programs.
• Drives closure of defects found during production validation.
• Undertakes studies or investigations for design improvements or error corrections.
• Manages projects to improve design based on plant liaison requests.
• Modifies existing products or designs new parts to prevent defects.
• Provides engineering input during manufacturing to resolve design/installation issues.
• Supports kaizen, six sigma projects, warranty reduction and quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Leadership

Prioritization

Autonomy

Decision making

Design understanding

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Four year engineering degree

Tools

Pro/ENGINEER

PCMS

VOG

Job description

PACCAR's Kenworth Chillicothe Resident Engineering team is looking for a Design Engineer to improve manufacturability and shape future product designs. You will provide input across the product development cycle, addressing defects and leading design improvement projects.

You will apply Six Sigma methodologies, manage cross-functional projects, and drive appropriate engineering responses during manufacturing to prevent issues. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills.