Supplier Quality Engineer

Dynacraft, A PACCAR Company; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with company match up to 5%

Fully funded pension plan

Paid time off / Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

FSA/HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP services

Job summary

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support our McKinney, TX facility. The role focuses on ensuring APQP is followed for product launches and maintaining PACCAR quality standards across suppliers and internal stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of quality-related experience, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with SPC, FMEA, PPAP, and GD&T. Travel is ~30% to support supplier activities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience solving quality-related problems.
• Proficient with core quality tools and methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned suppliers to ensure PACCAR quality requirements and drive timely corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Corporate Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, Materials, Plant Operations, and Suppliers on supplier quality issues.
• Work with PACCAR Purchasing to identify, assess, and develop new PACCAR suppliers.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product launches.
• Approximately 30% travel.

Skills

SPC

FMEA

PPAP

Control Plans

8D

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Six Sigma / Lean Training

AIAG CQE or CSQP Certification preferred

GD&T knowledge

APQP expertise

Tools

Access

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

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!

Division Information

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. a suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Requisition Summary

Dynacraft is looking for a Supplier Quality Engineer to help support our McKinney, TX facility. The Supplier Quality Engineer reports to the Assistant Division Quality Manager and will function as the primary plant resource to ensure that APQP is followed for product launches and all Dynacraft and PACCAR standards are maintained. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is proactive, and has experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Manage assigned suppliers to ensure compliance with PACCAR Supplier Quality requirements, including driving timely supplier corrective actions and managing PPAP submissions and approvals.
• Work hand in hand with Corporate Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Engineering, Materials, Plant Operations, and Suppliers on supplier quality issues.
• Work with PACCAR Purchasing to identify, assess, and develop new PACCAR suppliers.
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new product launches.
• Collaborate with PACCAR Purchasing to identify, assess, and develop new PACCAR suppliers.
• Approximately 30% travel.

Qualifications & Skills

• 3–5 years of progressively complex experience solving quality-related problems
• Proficient in core quality tools and methodologies (e.g., SPC, process capability, FMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, 8D)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Proficient with PC applications, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Project management experience with a strong focus on meeting schedules and milestones
• Ability to manage conflict and collaborate effectively across functional and organizational boundaries

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required. Degree in Business or Engineering required.
• Six Sigma / Lean Training ( or willingness to complete training)
• AIAG CQE or CSQP Certification preferred
• Working knowledge of Engineering Drawings and GD&T, including inspection methods and equipment.
• Automotive Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) expertise.

Paccar Benefits

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.