Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 200 company established in 1905. PACCAR is a global industry leader in the design and manufacture of premium quality commercial vehicles and engines. PACCAR commercial vehicles are sold worldwide under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR distributes aftermarket truck parts to its dealers through a worldwide network of Parts Distribution Centers. Finance and leasing subsidiaries facilitate the sale of PACCAR products in many countries worldwide. PACCAR manufactures and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco and Gearmatic nameplates. PACCAR maintains exceptionally high standards of quality for all of its products; they are well engineered, highly customized for specific applications and sell in the premium segments of their markets where they have a reputation for superior performance and pride of ownership.

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 currently hiring a Manufacturing Engineer (ME) for Evening Shift. The ME reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Lead at the Louisville plant site.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Review proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary


• Assist with manufacturing process development for new products with direct customer and supplier contact


• Plan for and support production implementation of new product introductions including material staging at cell and packaging requirements for shipping


• Develop labor standards for new projects


• Design and procure production tooling and fixtures, including preparation of drawings and specs and bid generation and evaluation


• Develop new work cell layouts and assist in rearrangements to add new product lines


• Recommend safety and ergonomic improvements


• Model designs for both customer and Dynacraft proprietary products on Pro-E, develop drawings, BOM's, testing plans and cost estimates


• Assist in continuous improvement through kaizen and lean projects


• Support the APQP process through development of PFMEAs and product work flows


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Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with Pro-E or equivalent solid modeling system


• Product knowledge is desirable


• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively


• Strong PC and CAD skills


• Understanding of Six-Sigma process improvement methods


• Prior background in manufacturing environment preferred


• Familiarity with use and applications for PLC control systems

ISO 9001, APQP experience

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.