MCK - Manufacturing Engineer (Grade 23))
Job Description
Company Information
PACCAR is a Global 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 and 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
Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY and McKinney, TX.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of efficient manufacturing processes, tooling, and facility layouts to ensure high-quality production and continuous improvement.
This role collaborates with cross-functional teams, including customers and suppliers, to support new product introductions and ensure manufacturability, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
Job Responsibilities
- Review engineering designs for manufacturability and recommend design improvements
- Support development of manufacturing processes for new product launches
- Plan and assist with production implementation, including material staging and packaging requirements
- Support production machinery troubleshooting and fixes
- Develop labor standards for new products and processes
- Design and procure tooling and fixtures, including creating drawings, specifications, and bid evaluations
- Develop and optimize work cell layouts and support facility changes for new product lines
- Recommend safety and ergonomic improvements
- Develop 3D models, drawings, BOMs, testing plans, and cost estimates using CAD tools (e.g., Creo Parametric)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through Lean and Kaizen activities.
Qualifications
- Manufacturing engineering knowledge (process design, tooling, layouts)
- CAD and solid modeling proficiency (Creo or equivalent)
- Project management and multitasking capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Basic understanding of ERP systems (SAP or similar)
- Focus on safety and ergonomics in design
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
Education
- Associate’s degree in Engineering required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Manufacturing preferred)
- Six Sigma and/or Project Management training (preferred)
PACCAR 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
- This position is also eligible for a holiday gift
Additional Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.
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