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Date: Sep 11, 2024
Location: Lewisville, TX, US, 75067
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
PACCAR's Global Powertrain Department develops engines, drivelines, and axles. They are operating in Europe and North America. The Zero Emissions Powertrain department is part of GPT and developing new electrified components to support truck applications in the global product offerings under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands. We are focused on new technologies such as battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, and advanced vehicle concepts in the heavy and medium-duty transportation industries. Our mission is to create the world's best zero-emissions products for our customers, and our communities. Our teams are comprised of bright minds and friendly personalities, and we thrive on engaging collaboration that delivers top-performing powertrains and trucks.
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Officer - Design for Six Sigma to support quality in projects and processes within the Zero Emission Powertrain Department.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Implementation of Quality Procedures within N.A. teams, training, support, and oversight
Perform Q-Checks on 'Q'-Deliverables per PCP Tollgate requirements
Six Sigma Goal Definition, Project coordination/tracking, and Reporting
Support: assists engineers with all administrative work within the product creation process (i.e. reviews, DFMEA sessions, planning updates)
Continuous improvement: promotes a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. This involves identifying opportunities for process optimization and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Collaboration: being a technical sparring partner and coach towards the engineers in the team. This may involve providing guidance and support, resolving issues, and facilitating communication between departments, and between departments and suppliers
Issue resolution: follow up on issues using Six Sigma tools for root cause analysis and product improvements (FRACAS, EPN, Tracks)
Report progress of work products: to communicate status, changes, risks/gaps, and identify opportunities for improvement including but not limited to Product Development, Purchasing, Operations, and Supplier Quality Assurance
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Skills / Competencies
Demonstrated ability to work with a team to achieve timely objectives
Have experience in auditing procedures, processes, and tools
Experienced in quality methods and tools like DFSS / 6 Sigma, brainstorming sessions, problem-solving techniques, FMEA, DVP
Understand structured process development processes
Demonstrated truck and powertrain product knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to deliver technical presentations and written reports to diverse audiences
Collaborate on a global scale across multiple continents and time zones
Ready to learn and make use of new processes and techniques
Willingness to be outgoing, and engaging, with a demonstrated passion to deliver top-quality results
Travel up to 20% internationally
Qualifications
Experience with automotive or commercial vehicle powertrain analysis
Experience in the electrification of automotive
Six Sigma/DFSS trained
Thorough working knowledge of engine after-treatment strategies and analysis
Ability to lead projects of significant ambiguity and generate useful analytical results
Effectively manage personal workload and flexibility to respond to changing priorities
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field required
Paccar Benefits
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
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 promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.
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