What are the responsibilities and job description for the MCK - Quality Specialist (Grade 21) 1 position at 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!
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 self-motivated and energetic teammate to join the quality team as a Quality Specialist located in our McKinney, TX facility. A Quality Specialist has a wide variety of roles ranging from administrative, record-keeping, and report writing to hands-on manufacturing support work and physical handling of non-conforming product, returned goods and suspect material. The Quality Specialist spends a significant amount of time resolving problems and communicating important information to Dynacraft's customers, suppliers, and employees. In addition, the Quality Specialist will participate in important technical quality work such as process behavior studies, data analysis, part measurements, tool & fixture validation, equipment calibration, equipment upkeep and warranty analysis.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
This position will be responsible for the application, evaluation, development, project management, commissioning, and system management of manufacturing industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate is experienced in Lean Manufacturing and is proactive in taking action in leading quality improvement and will have demonstrated success in making lasting improvements. Fact-based decision making is a requirement for success.
- Read, understand, and stay current with Dynacraft and PACCAR standard procedures
- Help develop and execute quality system objectives
- Communicate with suppliers, customers and Dynacraft employees regarding customer complaints and suspect material
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of Dynacraft's Quality Management System, manufacturing processes and business processes
- Inspect material and discuss findings with quality team
- Audit manufacturing and production processes
- Perform calibration and manage calibration devices
- Calculate metrics and write concise reports, typically with significant graphical content
- Provide support including calibration & validation, material review, returned goods handling, handling of customer complaints and document control
- Track NCPs and drive them to closure.
- Perform other duties as determined by customer need and workload
Qualifications and Skills
- Excellent communication skills with a proactive attitude
- Proficient using SAP and familiar with a wide range of SAP transaction codes
- General ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- 2-4 years of manufacturing experience in production/distribution/inventory/materials or other related discipline
- Team player who can work cross functionally with other departments in the plant
- Ability to work independently and stay on task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment without direct supervision
- Detail oriented, reliable, have a good sense of urgency, be ethically minded and quality focused
- Safely lift materials up to 35 lbs.
- Must possess PC based computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Education
- Highschool Diploma Required
- Lean Manufacturing Experience Preferred
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 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.
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