Material Flow Process Engineer

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 designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines andalso 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

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The Worlds 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 companys dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids

Requisition Summary

The Material Flow Process Engineer provides process improvement support to Material Handling Receiving and 3rd party sequencing partners to meet material flow improvement targets as well as plant SQCDME (Safety Quality Cost Delivery Morale and Environment) objectives.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

Through the use of lean concepts (5S standard work visual management etc.) identify and execute material flow process improvement projects.
Represent Materials on plant kaizen events and support initiatives to improve part presentation to Production through kitting sequencing and small part tugger delivery.
Lead projects to improve material warehousing efficiencies that enable more reliable and repeatable material delivery processes.
Improve material unloading efficiencies and dock door utilization through the creation of scheduled receiving window times and other process improvements.
Reduce material shortages by supporting inventory accuracy improvement initiatives.
Understanding/experience working with warehouse management systems.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree required
Strong communication skills with shop floor associates as well as management
Creative problem solving skills are critical to this positions success
Sound influencing skills
Detail Oriented & Data Driven
Robust Mathematical Skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open projects/tasks
Functional skills in Microsoft Office
Functional CAD knowledge and experience
Demonstrated use of Lean tools is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations.

• Tests to determine qualifications will be given to candidates.

Education

Bachelors Degree required

Additional Job Board Information

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