Resident 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 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 Worlds 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
Provides leadership for the plant Resident Engineering team including Applications, Release, Manufacturing Systems, Design Engineering, Liaison Engineering, and Fleet Programs
Coordinates Engineering support for Production, interfacing with internal and external Plant Departments and Divisions
Acts as a liaison between Production and Division Engineering, working to maximize Materials and Production visibility for orders and design changes
Provides feedback to Division Engineering and drives design improvements
Supports new product pilots, prototypes, and implementations
Participates in quality reviews and drives resolution of engineering and quality related issues
Participates as a member of the Plant Manager Core staff to develop, promote, and support Department, Plant and Division goals and initiatives
Champions continuous improvement initiatives, PACCAR Production System (PPS), Six Sigma projects, warranty reduction projects
Champions and tracks accuracy and efficiency improvements within plant Resident Engineering
Champions and tracks Engineering Ready metrics measuring quality of engineering output
Champions and tracks Chassis Definition Change Order (CDCO) metrics measuring quality of engineering output
Leads and supports Division/Corporate wide initiatives as assigned
Evaluates and authorizes deviations from standards
Manages Resident Engineering Department budget and staffing
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors degree in engineering required with BSME or BSEE preferred; MBA/Post Graduate and PE license preferred
5 years experience required
Demonstrated ability gained through 5 years closely related and progressively important engineering assignments
Demonstrated self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, formulates plans, and executes plans to achieve improvements while meeting day-to-day demands
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and lead cross-functional teams
Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to create and deliver formal, executive presentations
Ability to develop talent and lead high performers
Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?
Global Fortune 500Company 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