Standards Engineer

PACCAR; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Holidays and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company seeks an Engineer to manage engineering and corporate standards for Kenworth products, collaborating with stakeholders to publish standards across design, materials, and manufacturing. The role focuses on maintaining procedures, policies, and processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years in engineering or PM, strong writing skills, and experience with Windchill and Model Based Definition.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent engineering degree required
• 5-7+ years engineering, manufacturing, or project management experience
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Strong administrative, planning, communication, execution, organization and collaboration skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• SharePoint development/administration a plus (Desired)
• Windchill Change Management experience (Desired)
• Model Based Definition concepts (Desired)
• PACCAR manufacturing plant engineering experience (Desired)

Responsibilities

• Manage development, maintenance, approval, and publication of Divisional Engineering and Corporate Standards applicable to Kenworth
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain, develop and publish engineering design, materials, manufacturing, process and test standards, policies, and procedures
• Plan and manage work in compliance with company and corporate policy and procedures
• Provide technical and business writing that meets engineering and business requirements
• Participate in R&D to support Divisional Engineering and Corporate Standards
• Coordinate development, analysis, preparation, review, and approval of complex specifications and processes for ISO compliance
• Apply OEM industry standards and governmental regulations to Divisional or Corporate standards
• Apply Design for Six Sigma methodology to programs, projects and problem resolution

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Administrative skills

Communication

Collaboration

MS Office

SharePoint

Windchill change management

Model Based Definition

Education

BSME or equivalent engineering degree

Master's and/or PE license

Tools

SharePoint

Windchill

Job description

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company's dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

Requisition Summary

Engineering Operations is seeking an Engineer to manage Kenworth Engineering and Corporate Standards. Standards are used within PACCAR to govern procedures that are critical to the efficiency of our processes and quality of our products. This position is responsible and accountable for the development, control and maintenance of engineering standards for design, process, materials, and manufacturing of Kenworth products in collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership, project management, technical writing, administrative skills, and broad engineering experience.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage the development, maintenance, approval, and publication of Divisional Engineering and Corporate Standards applicable to Kenworth

• Collaborate with all associated functional department stakeholders and technical subject matter experts to maintain, develop and publish engineering design, materials, manufacturing, process and test standards, business policies, and procedures

• Schedule, plan and manage work in compliance with company and corporate policy and procedures

• Provide technical and business expertise and writing documentation that meets engineering and business requirements and processes

• Participate and complete technical research and development to support Divisional Engineering and Corporate Standards

• Coordinate development, analysis, preparation, review, and approval of complex engineering, manufacturing and other specifications and processes for compliance with documentation requirements and ISO procedures

• Application of OEM applicable industry standards and governmental regulations that apply to Divisional or Corporate standards

• Application of engineering knowledge, management and experience with a methodical Design for Six Sigma approach to programs, projects and problem resolution

Qualifications & Skills

• 5-7+ years of successful engineering, manufacturing, or project management experience required

• BSME or equivalent engineering or technical degree required

• Strong administrative, planning, communication, execution, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

• Excellent technical writing skills

• Self-motivated leader that produces results and leverages strengths across product, process, and material standards development

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and manage multiple priorities

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software and SharePoint. SharePoint development and administrative capability.

• Provide technical expertise in one or more of the following functional areas; engineering design, materials, manufacturing, process and test standards, business policy and procedures (Desired)

• PACCAR manufacturing plant engineering experience and product knowledge (Desired)

• Experience with Windchill Change Management and Model Based Definition concepts (Desired)

• Master's and/or PE license (Desired)

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities

• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields

• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match

• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement

• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family

• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)

• Paid short-and long-term disability programs

• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

The salary range for the Standards Engineer position is $100,100 - $156,600 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.