PACCAR

Software Quality Manager

PACCAR  •  Lewisville, TX (Onsite)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Requisition Summary

The Software Quality Engineer is responsible for the application of the PACCAR Software Quality Assurance Process across suppliers that deliver embedded software. Roles include participation in supplier selection, conducting assessments, monitoring supplier life cycle metrics, and approving PPAP submissions for product launch. Additional duties include supporting Engineering activities, participating in root cause analyses of supplier defects, and application of ASPICE capability improvement methodologies to supplier processes.

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates 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!

Division Information

PACCAR Quality is located in Bellevue Washington with staff distributed across all PACCAR divisions supporting supplier activities, new product launches, and engineering.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineering and suppliers to meet PACCAR Software Quality Assurance Requirements
  • Participate in Supplier Readiness Reviews to select new software suppliers
  • Consult with Engineering and validation organizations in requirements management and test
  • Participate in design reviews and product readiness reviews
  • Monitor supplier activities and escalate when risk factors to quality are detected
  • Assess suppliers using ASPICE improvement and capability process
  • Evaluate and approve supplier submissions for PPAP and approve software products for launch
  • Participate in continued improvement of the PACCAR Software Quality Assurance Process
  • Collaborate with international divisions in the standardization of software quality globally
  • Lead supplier activities in Advanced Quality Planning for embedded software
  • Support production with root cause analysis and problem solving for software related issues
  • Up to 25% travel.

Education

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Masters degree in business or science preferred

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum seven years experience in embedded systems development or related field
  • Minimum three years experience in a product or process quality role
  • Strong knowledge of software and electronic development processes
  • Background in AGILE software development methodology
  • Experience with V-Model and Product Life Cycle (PLC) principles
  • Strong communications and negotiation skills
  • Ability to operate independently and make decisions in situations of ambiguity
  • Ability to summarize technical issues and communicate effectively
  • Experience with Industry tools such as; Matlab/Simulink, dSpace AutomationDesk, ControlDesk, HPQC, DOORS, PTC Integrity, test and verification tracking tools, requirements management tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with automotive communications networks
  • Six Sigma Black or Green belt certification preferred
  • Experience with Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)
  • Background in an Automotive environment
  • Professional certification from ASQ in CSQE
  • ASPICE certified Provisional or Competent Assessor
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Direct experience managing supplier activities

Additional Benefits:

PACCAR offers comprehensive benefits from time of hire through retirement for vested employees and their families. As a U.S. Salaried PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision plan options
  • Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
  • 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%
  • Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
  • 12 paid holidays, sick and vacation time
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid short - and long - term disability program
  • Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.

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About PACCAR

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company builds premium commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australia and for export throughout the world. Peterbilt Motors also designs, manufactures and distributes premium commercial vehicles in the US and Canada. DAF Trucks manufactures trucks in the Netherlands, Belgium, Brasil and the United Kingdom for sale throughout Western and Eastern Europe, and export to Asia, Africa, North and South America.

PACCAR Parts operates a network of parts distribution centers offering aftermarket support to Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF dealers and customers around the world. Aftermarket support includes customer call centers operating 24 hours a day throughout the year and technologically advanced systems to enhance inventory control and expedite order processing.

PACCAR Financial Services provides finance, lease and insurance services to dealers and customers in more than 100 countries including a portfolio of more than 175,000 trucks and trailers and total assets in excess of $12 billion. The group includes PACCAR Leasing, a major full-service truck leasing company in North America, with a fleet of over 39,000 vehicles.

Environmental responsibility is one of PACCAR’s core values. The company regularly develops new programs to help protect and preserve the environment and PACCAR has established ambitious goals to further reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency in its truck models.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, WA
Year Founded
Unknown
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