Mechanical Engineer - Hoods & Outer Body

Company Information

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 power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability, and pride.  Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability, and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer to add to our Outer Body and Aerodynamics team in Denton, Texas. Scope of work includes concept development, final design development, validation planning, testing support and launching designs into production.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be working on various projects to include but not limited to:

• Aesthetic and aerodynamic components (outer body) that promote the image of the Peterbilt and other PACCAR brands.


• Structural components to mount the outer body components to the truck.

Other Responsibilities:

• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers


• Coordinate regularly during the development process with other PACCAR engineering teams, as well as Styling, Marketing and Sales.


• Up to 10% travel can be expected

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.


• 7+ years of related experience 

New College graduates are encouraged to apply 

Preferred Qualifications

The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows:

• 3D CAD Modeling (CREO experience is a plus)


• Competency in Microsoft Office


• Excellent verbal and written communication


• Ability to handle multiple tasks


• Self-starter and resourceful


• Strong professionalism


• Analytical


• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) preferred


• Proactive approach to reconciling issues and reaching consensus

General Description of all Benefits

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 including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more


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  This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.

  
  

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups – The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women’s Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership & Development (B.O.L.D.), and ADVOCATE (an LGBTQ+ support group).

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