Resident Engineering Design Days

PACCAR Inc; Chillicothe, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Design Engineer for the Kenworth Chillicothe Resident Engineering team to improve manufacturability and support of factory goals. You will provide design input through the full product development cycle and drive defect closures during validation.

You will lead design studies, manage projects, and modify parts to prevent manufacturing defects while supporting kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives within a dynamic, international company context.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to translate technical details to plant personnel.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple prototypes and projects.
• Ability to set own work schedule and prioritize tasks.
• Familiarity with PACCAR products and PCP process.
• Experience with Pro/ENGINEER, PCMS, and VOG or similar tools.
• Knowledge of design for Six Sigma and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide design input at all phases of the product development cycle for new truck programs.
• Drive closure of defects found during production validation activities.
• Undertake studies or investigations on design improvements or error corrections.
• Manage projects to improve existing designs per plant requests.
• Modify existing parts or designs to prevent manufacturing defects.
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Support kaizen, Six Sigma and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Autonomous work

Technical liaison

Tools

Pro/ENGINEER

PCMS

VOG

CICS/Mainframe

Job description

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Date: Sep 4, 2026

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US, 45601-8829

Company: PACCAR

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Requisition Summary

A Design Engineer on the Kenworth Chillicothe Resident Engineering team will improve current product design and shape the design of future products, specifically to improve manufacturability and support of other factory department goals.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provides design input at all phases of the product development cycle for new truck programs, contributes to design programs utilizing six sigma methodologies
• Drives closure of defects detected during production validation activities
• Undertakes special studies or investigations relating to design improvements or error corrections
• Manages projects to improve the design of current product based on plant liaison requests
• Modifies existing products or designs new parts in order to prevent manufacturing defects
• Provides on-the-spot engineering response to specific design or installation problems encountered during manufacturing
• Supports kaizen, six sigma projects, warranty reduction, and quality improvement projects by providing appropriate engineering representation and driving projects to closure
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills with ability to relate technical information to plant personnel
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage projects and prototypes
• Demonstrated ability to set own work schedule and prioritize accordingly
• Moderate knowledge of PACCAR, Inc. product and how it is used
• Moderate knowledge of CICS/Mainframe or comparable software
• Moderate knowledge of Pro/ENGINEER, PCMS, and VOG or comparable software
• Moderate knowledge of the PACCAR, Inc. PCP process
• Moderate knowledge of Chassis Image
• Ability to understand and complete complex designs quickly
• Ability serve in a leadership role as a representative of division engineering
• Proficient at communicating effectively to all levels of the organization
• Ability to make sound decisions and act autonomously

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional engineering licensure preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in product design preferred
• Automotive experience with demonstrated understanding of mechanical and electrical devices and manufacturing processes preferred
• Experience with and understanding of design for six sigma and six sigma techniques preferred
• Preferably possessing two years with PACCAR, Inc.

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. Relocation PackageAvailable.