Job Description

Company Information

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 also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best ® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

The Product Structure Specialist works as part of a team responsible for maintaining Kenworth bills of material (BOM) and selection logic integrity, and processing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to support timely project implementations. It is the gateway through which tens of thousands of options and features are configured in Engineered-to-Order trucks. The qualified candidate effectively manages multiple work requests and balances competing priorities to complete assigned tasks. This includes identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in day-to-day activities.

Here's what you will do in this role:

• Creates and maintains bills of material (parts lists and work instructions) required to support Kenworth truck production
• Interprets and translates source document information into bill of material and selection logic to define product configurations and part requirements
• Communicates with Engineering and Change Control to ensure correct interpretation and implementation of design documentation
• Supports completion of ECN bill of material and selection updates to support project launch timing and minimize plant rework
• Investigates identified implementation issues and processes feedback to update bill of material files
• Supports creation of new sales option code content
• Communicates issue and/or project status updates to stakeholders in various levels of the PACCAR organization
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, math or technical field required; degree in Engineering strongly preferred
• 0-1+ years of experience required
• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of initiative and demonstrated use of proactive problem-solving approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work with a diverse set of stakeholders and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with Change Management software and COPICS mainframe applications desired
• Lean training a plus
• Previous automotive and/or manufacturing experience/truck knowledge a plus

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

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 include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Engineering Product Structure Specialist is $67,800 - $101,700 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer.