Senior Mechanical Engineer - Chassis Development

PACCAR; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental and vision

FSAs/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP services

Holiday gift

Job summary

PACCAR, a global leader in commercial trucks, seeks a Mechanical Engineer at the Peterbilt Division Headquarters in Denton, Texas. The role focuses on engineering investigation, design and analysis of class 8 and medium duty chassis and suspension systems, including root‑cause analysis and reporting to upper management.

Responsibilities include coordinating designs across engineering groups, using Creo/Pro-Engineer, and supporting production, warranty, and field service with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 7+ years of related experience in heavy truck systems preferred.
• Experience designing parts and assemblies.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates design efforts with other engineering groups and departments within PACCAR.
• Assigns, approves, performs or delegates designs as appropriate.
• Analyzes data from warranty claims to support future designs.
• Utilizes Creo / Pro-Engineer as a design tool.
• Initiates and implements designs of a complex nature.
• Prepares engineering activity status reports and other detailed reporting as directed.
• Identifies, prioritizes and coordinates resolutions of production, production control and Quality Assurance issues as appropriate.
• Performs calculations, design analysis, testing evaluation and implementation necessary for successful product implementation.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-Engineer

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

PACCAR, a global leader in commercial trucks, seeks a Mechanical Engineer at the Peterbilt Division Headquarters in Denton, Texas. The role focuses on engineering investigation, design and analysis of class 8 and medium duty chassis and suspension systems, including root‑cause analysis and reporting to upper management.

Responsibilities include coordinating designs across engineering groups, using Creo/Pro-Engineer, and supporting production, warranty, and field service with travel up to 10%.