PACCAR Product Quality Auditor

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and 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!

About the Team

The PACCAR Product Quality Audit (PPQA) program is a detailed quality audit check performed on selected vehicles at all PACCAR manufacturing sites. The program's objective is to ensure that PACCAR sites continue to meet and exceed customer quality expectations for delivered product quality. The PPQA is a function of the product quality audit team and reports directly to PACCAR Quality.

Requisition Summary

The PPQA auditors travel globally to perform audits at all PACCAR truck plants. Additionally, they calibrate, validate and mentor PQI auditors at the junior and senior levels. The individual selected must be able to travel worldwide. This is a 5-year rotational role that presents an excellent opportunity to become an expert in PACCAR's three truck brands while building valuable relationships across the globe. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of PACCAR's diverse businesses, foster key connections, and enhance the skills essential for advancing their careers. Furthermore, we are committed to supporting your transition into a new internal role after completing the program and providing you with the resources and guidance necessary for continued success.

• Perform product quality audits at truck and engine manufacturing sites including formal documentation and report out to senior management.
• Resolve conflicts on PQI/PPQA standards interpretations and scoring.
• Evaluate and respond to proposed changes on Corporate Standards and their impact to PQI/PPQA.
• Research customer and dealer concerns for enhancing the product quality audit process.
• Conduct auditor calibrations and administer certification tests.
• Provide guidance on PQI standards to plant PQI auditors.
• Assist with development of product quality manuals and customer/dealer integration enhancements.
• Respond to deviation requests including documentation for approvals and rejections.
• Update and maintain EWI.
• Organize annual global PPQA conference.
• Assist with implementation of new Quality Programs.

Required:

• Bachelor's degreein Engineering, Manufacturingor related field.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict and accept constructive criticism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a minimum three to five years' experience working with heavy-duty trucks, preferably with PACCAR products.
• Trained as Six Sigma Green Belt, preferably Black Belt.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time including internationally.

Preferred:

• Certified Senior PQI Auditor.
• Must be able to read blueprints and specifications.
• Class 8 operators' license desired. (Must have the ability to obtain one in a reasonable amount of time.)
• Solid knowledge of Excel (Macro's, calculations, cross references, etc.) and PowerPoint
• Second language preferred (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Dutch)

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 additionalseniority/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.

PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the PPQA Auditor role is $84,000 - $131,700 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

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