Warranty Containment Engineer

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

This position will be responsible for resolving top Peterbilt warranty issues with innovative solutions through engineering design, validation, and production implementation at the Peterbilt plant in Denton, Texas and all other applicable PACCAR North America plants.  Additional tasks include applying standard engineering techniques with minimal supervision, occasionally requiring independent evaluation.  Hiring level for this position will be dependent upon education and experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify root cause and solutions to top warranty and field issues
• Take concepts from design to production implementation
• Proactive, problem solver with a drive for results
• Persistence to follow projects through to completion in the face of obstacles
• Conduct necessary investigation of warranty and field service information
• Apply knowledge of design, stress analysis and FEA
• Apply knowledge of design, use of various materials and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Creo and Windchill functionality
• Demonstrate professional and successful communication skills (verbal/written) with strong, effective interpersonal abilities
• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks
• Act in a professional manner in all contacts with external and internal customers
• Up to 10% travel can be expected

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Electrical, or related degree field
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred

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
• 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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