Vehicle Definition Engineer Job

Location

Denton, TX | United States

Job description

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

Do you want to help shape the future of Peterbilt? The Vehicle Definition team has the opportunity for you. We are looking for a Product Description Book (PDB) author with interest in supporting innovative design development. Duties involve interface with the Advance Styling & Surfacing team, Product Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Management to evaluate product user requirements that support launching the next generation of industry leading trucks. Scope of work includes working on new development programs, research proposals for potential new product designs and employing innovative skills to mature ideas for concept development.

The role will be responsible for documenting the product requirements for upcoming projects. In this position, the Product Description Book author will gather input from multiple stakeholders, support scope change requests, assist engineering development teams, and support internal businesses to communicate the vehicle level product expectations.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Support the development of product scope and scope management of programs.
• Maintain awareness of overall program scope details.
• Support and provide feedback during Technical, Concept, and Design Reviews.
• Facilitate stakeholders’ reviews of Product Description Book content.
• Coordinate with Product Planning and Manufacturing to understand the Voice of the Customer.
• Work closely with stakeholders to translate the Voice of the Customer into the Voice of the Business.
• Provide timely definition of product deliverables by completing Product   Description Books (PDB)

Qualifications / Skills

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering fields, particularly in the automotive industry.
• Experience with IBM Doors Next Generation or requirements management databases.
• Focus on interdepartmental communication.
• Presentation skills for technical or executive audiences.
• Strong overall knowledge of PACCAR vehicles.
• Strong Working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.

Education

Engineering Bachelor’s degree required.

General Description of all Benefits

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

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