PACCAR Hiring For Mechanical Engineer – Fairing Design – 2022 Summer Intern Job at Kirkland, WA Full Time

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. Kenworth is the first truck manufacturer to receive the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Excellence award in recognition of its environmentally friendly products.

Requisition Summary

Kenworth is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join the Fairing Design Group.  On the Fairings team, you could be working on aerodynamic product enhancements, new truck designs, or warranty and cost reduction projects that add to the overall profitability of the organizations

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Activities you may be involved with can include but are not limited to:

• Aerodynamic product enhancements, warranty and cost reduction projects that add to the overall profitability of the organization

• Participate in the design and development of structures-based projects in the Fairings team

• Utilize Creo Parametric to create or update part geometry or drawings

• Work with the Industrial Design and Styling groups in the development of new or updated vehicle exteriors

• Create rapid prototyped parts to quickly validate multiple design concepts

• Use or be exposed to Design for Six Sigma and engineering tools to validate designs:  QFD, FMEA, DVP&R, GD&T

• Work with the PACCAR Technical Center and external organizations to validate the designs

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Competency in the use of personal computer software

• 3D modeling software experience preferred (Creo Parametric specific knowledge is a plus)

• Knowledge of sheet metal, composite panels, and polymers/elastomers and their manufacturing processes a plus

• Willingness to learn and make use of new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems

• Ability to work in a team environment

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity/Protected Veteran/Disability Employer.