Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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 andalso 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
Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The Worlds 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 companys 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 Agencys Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.
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
This position is also eligible for a holiday bonus
Requisition Summary
Kenworth is looking for an energetic leader to have a significant impact as the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will lead the manufacturing engineering team in supporting new product launches, capital requests and implementation, facility enhancements, and improvements to truck assembly safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, well organized and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
Manage daily activities of the manufacturing engineering team.
Manage the development of equipment specifications and requirements for the plant.
Develop and drive a strong culture of high performance, excellent quality, and teamwork.
Review major product changes and provide input to Design Engineering on manufacturability and develop manufacturing processes.
Identify and coordinate capital investment opportunities.
Develop and execute departmental goals and objectives including department budget.
Continuously improve the production process through improvements to equipment, tools, procedures, or other factors impacting safety, quality, and production capability.
Responsible for installation and rearrangement of plant and production equipment ensuring projects are completed on-time and within budget.
Perform other projects and assignments as required.
Ensure compliance with Corporate and Division policies, procedures, and standards.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in engineering required (Mechanical or Manufacturing/Industrial preferred).
Ability to communicate with all levels of