Engineering Section Manager - Powertrain

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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Job Functions / Responsibilities
Manage the activities of the Powertrain Department on a day-to-day basis. Responsible for design and implementation of new powertrain components to achieve compliance, improve performance, increase reliability and lower cost of operation. Role ensures projects are completed on time, within budget and meet customer requirements. Leads initiatives that support Kenworth goals, including engineering excellence metrics, cost reduction, warranty reduction, and six sigma savings. Responsible for hiring, coaching, mentoring and developing individuals at the supervisor and engineer level, as well as, performance reviews of direct reports. Develop and administer engineering department operational procedures, including ISO, engineering documentation, department procedures, etc. Develop a collaborative work environment within the department and across Kenwroth and PACCAR divisions. Work with other Kenworth and PACCAR business groups to support and actively pursue continuous improvement of Kenworth product development and implementation processes. Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

• BSME/BSEE required
• MS/MBA strongly preferred
• PE strongly preferred
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) a plus
• 7 years of applicable experience, previous supervisor experience preferred
• Broad range of PACCAR experience highly desirable.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Overall product knowledge required; ability to provide group leadership and management of human resource issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.

Travel up to 25%.

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

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Engineering Section Manager is $104,00-$182,500 annually. This position is also eligible for 25% IC. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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.