Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Date: Oct 13, 2026

Location: Chillicothe, OH, US, 45601-8829

Company: PACCAR

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 and also 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!

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s 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 company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Summary

Provides advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Tooling support and leads technically complex studies of equipment, facilities, and production processes. Develops and implements solutions that improve safety, quality, process capability, productivity, and cost performance. Serves as a technical resource for production, engineering, and cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment and providing guidance to other engineers.

Duties

• Lead the design, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, and production systems.

• Drive safety, quality, productivity, ergonomic, and cost improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods.

• Manage capital and continuous improvement projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and performance validation.

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process controls, work instructions, and risk assessments.

• Provide technical leadership and support for production, troubleshooting complex manufacturing, tooling, equipment, and process-related issues.

• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and equipment implementations while ensuring manufacturing readiness.

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Suppliers to achieve operational and project objectives.

• Analyze production data, implement corrective actions, mentor technical personnel, and communicate project status and results to stakeholders.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required.

• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment required, 5+ years preferred.

• Proven ability to lead manufacturing, tooling, equipment, process improvement, and capital projects independently.

• Advanced project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tooling design, process validation, production documentation, and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly principles.

• Demonstrated technical leadership, effective executive level communication skills, and the ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability