Software Quality Engineer

Full job description

PACCAR Embedded Engineering Organization has an immediate opening for a Software Quality Engineer to join our team in Kirkland, WA or Lewisville, TX.

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 powertrains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. PACCAR’s premium trucks and transportation solutions drive the world to a better future.

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!

Organization Information

PACCAR Embedded Engineering is a rapidly expanding organization that is transforming the way control systems and software are developed for commercial vehicle applications. This includes developing the latest vehicle controls, display technology, and autonomous truck solutions that exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with an international, cross-functional team focused on driving superior technical solutions that maximize customer uptime and operating efficiency. Successful applicants will demonstrate individual creativity in addressing challenges and opportunities while working within a supportive team to develop industry-leading solutions for the medium- and heavy-duty truck industry.

Position Summary

PACCAR’s Embedded Engineering Department, which serves Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF, has an opening for a Quality Engineer – Embedded Systems. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing Software Quality team! Be a trailblazer and help establish new processes that will bring our Embedded Engineering team to the next level of productivity and compliance. This is a great opportunity to work across multiple teams and be seen as a highly valuable team member as we take on broad but rewarding challenges!

Job Responsibilities / Functions

• Ensure Consistency, Completeness, and Traceability of work products
• Audit work products for correctness in line with procedures
• Support engineering teams with understanding quality goals and objectives
• Ensure work products are configuration managed in line with configuration management strategies
• Maintain knowledge of each team concerning their role, function, and workflow
• Provide weekly reports on quality data to management and quality personnel
• Assist with workflow redesign and processes as necessary
• Travel up to 10% including internationally

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
• 5+ years of knowledge of quality principles including root cause analysis, corrective actions, non-conformances (defects), and continuous improvement
• Ability to define, produce, and maintain reports
• Ability to work independently and in teams with excellent problem-solving, communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• Strong computer skills including project management tools, word processing, flowchart/modeling, presentation, and spreadsheets
• Willingness to grow personally and professionally in a results-orientated environment

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Familiar with system and software requirements specifications and a working knowledge of requirements management toolsets such as Rational DOORS Next Generation, Rational Rhapsody, and GitHub.
• Knowledge of software parameters, branching and configuration best practices
• Knowledge of heavy-duty commercial truck systems and regulations.
• Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, and V-Cycle compliance and processes.
• Knowledge of Quality principles including root cause analysis, corrective actions, non-conformances (defects), and continuous improvement.
• Experience in an investigative or quality auditing position

Why work for PACCAR?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields.
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks.

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

Additional Job Board Information

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 Quality Engineer - Embedded Systems position is $84,000-$131,700 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.