Advanced Manufacturing Technical Project Manager

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 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 reports to the Advanced Manufacturing Department within Peterbilt Motors Company. This position is directly responsible for the activities related to the manufacturing preparations for new product programs. This role will be with Peterbilt Division and will be responsible for managing program development in a matrixed organization to meet program objectives, including schedule, budget, scope, communication, and issue management.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead activities with identifying PACCAR factory requirements for PCP Programs. This includes but is not limited to budget requirements, brick and mortar changes, validation equipment, training, logistics packaging, product flow, and infrastructure development.
• Coordinate program activities across multiple PACCAR divisions and departments.
• Deliver assigned programs on time, on budget, while meeting program objectives.
• Maintain assigned programs in the appropriate tollgate phase.
• Coordinate scope requests development and obtain approval.
• Develop and manage assigned program budgets and schedules.
• Prepare and deliver manufacturing program review presentations to Senior Management.
• Effectively communicate up, down, and across the organization, including to Senior Management.

Job Responsibilities Cont.

• Manage successful production implementation.
• Communicate pertinent information with PACCAR impacted factories. Coordinate plant input and feedback.
• Track and report critical metrics (readiness, defects, documentation, communication).
• Lead the development of standard work, methodologies, and tools to advance Technical Project Management capabilities.
• Drive the execution of innovative technology projects that advanced manufacturing capabilities and support future product strategies.
• Coordinate build support during pilot build activities at suppliers and truck factories.
• Contribute to department-wide continuous improvement activities.
• Up to 10% travel can be expected
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 7 years’ experience with increasing responsibility in project development with demonstrated leadership success
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly communicate complicated topics
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, be a strong team player and a problem-solver.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

A highly motivated self-starter with a proven track record leading successful projects. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills will be successful.

• Engineering Degree or Master’s Degree
• 8 or more years of program management experience
• 1 to 3 years of automotive/commercial truck experience
• PMP or PgMP certification preferred. If a candidate does not currently have a certification, they must be willing to earn one within 12 months of satisfying the experience requirements for the certification.
• Demonstrated presentation ability, including to Senior Management.
• Previous experience managing projects to a stage gate process required, PACCAR Tollgate process.
• Experience managing projects within matrixed organizations spanning multiple locations and countries.
• Experience working with or in production environments desired.
• Demonstrates high leadership potential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI.
• Six Sigma training.
• Commercial truck product knowledge strongly.

General Description of 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 and Development (B.O.L.D), and LGBTQ+ Advocate support group.

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