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Date: May 13, 2024

Location: Kirkland, WA, US, 98033

Company: PACCAR

Kenworth Division of PACCAR has an immediate opening for an Engineering Supervisor - Heavy Duty Battery Electric Vehicle in Kirkland, WA.

Job Summary

The Heavy Duty Battery Electric Vehicle Supervisor will be on the forefront of developing new products in the Heavy Duty market segment that support North America’s transition to zero-emission solutions. This role will lead a team of engineers across multiple disciplines to generate and document concepts that will define a full production program set for implementation. Your team will help establish performance targets and the proposed solutions to achieve key vehicle attributes such as vehicle range, weight, payload, wheelbase, cooling capability, and exterior design as examples, and then deliver engineering designs and components to fulfill the program.

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.

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

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.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to develop concepts for vehicle layout and performance goals. Document assumptions using internal product creation process.

• Manage team deliverables and balance resources to ensure timely completion of milestones, adapt job responsibilities within the team to ensure successful completion of tasks.

• Supervise design and release of components and systems specific to team responsibilities.

• Coordinate delivery and validation of components leading up to and including the start of production.

• Collaborate with and obtain agreement from cross-divisional counterparts on global solutions.

• Work with counterparts throughout PACCAR to provide a global approach to designs and process, and maintain corporate specifications where appropriate.

• Develop and maintain department and program resource plans and budgets related to the development team.

• Provide written and verbal updates to PACCAR senior management on product development progress, program objectives, strategic goals, and alignment to roadmaps.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers across a variety of disciplines.

• Up to 10% travel (domestic and international).

  Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science required.

• Industry-related background in the design and specification of automotive or HD truck components, preferably in the field of electric vehicles.

• 7+ years experience required.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred .

• Willingness to grow personally and professionally, ready to learn and make use of new engineering processes and techniques. Be resourceful in solving complex technical problems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to deliver technical presentations and written reports to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a team to achieve timely objectives.

• Significant experience with advanced features in Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.

• Willingness to be hands-on, develop prototypes and support on-the-ground testing.

• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) disciplines and tools preferred.

  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 .

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

• Paid Time Off – vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.

• 401k with 100% company match, AND a company-paid pension plan after 5 years.

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service.

  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 Supervisor-HD BEV is $110,600-$173,000 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 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.