Safety & Compliance Engineer

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.

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

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.

This position is based at Peterbilt's Division office in Denton, Texas, where we have been headquartered since 1980. In Denton, we have manufactured, supported, and distributed over 1 million trucks. Our employees take great pride in our products. We are recognized as a premier employer and valued partner in the local community

The main function of a Safety and Compliance Engineer is to provide regulatory compliance and safety assessment guidance to Product Design Engineering and to provide technical support to the PACCAR Law Department.

• Evaluates new designs for compliance to federal regulations.
• Evaluatescurrent product to regulatory changes for compliance.
• Evaluates chassis and warranty records related to vehicles in litigation.
• May represent Peterbilt at depositions and trials.
• Manages multiple tasks, coordinates with multiple PACCAR divisions, and prioritizes responses.
• Responds to demand letters prior to litigation in coordination with dealership service departments and/or Peterbilt Field and Customer Service.
• Coordinate with Field Service regarding potential litigation.
• Responds in a timely manner to PACCAR Law Department for drawing, procedural, or process related requests.
• Coordinates with all facets of the corporation (i.e. Product Design Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Aftersales, Sales, etc.) to conduct product defect investigations.
• Up to 5% travel is expected.

• Strong heavy-duty truck product knowledge, manufacturing and process knowledge required.
• Seven or more years of engineering experience, preferably with PACCAR.
• Seven years of design, manufacturing or applications experience preferred.
• Proficiency with OPS, COPICS, Word, Excel,warranty systemand DealerNet strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of PACCAR Corporate Standards, Peterbilt Design Bulletins, Manufacturing Standards, Operating Procedures, and Industry Standards preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills required.

A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, or a related field, is required.

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

PACCAR is an 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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