Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The primary goal is to identify defects and issues before the product reaches the customer, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of an organization. QA roles often require attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards. These jobs can vary widely, from software testing to food safety inspection, but they universally function as a critical checkpoint in the production and delivery process of goods or services.
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve ensuring that products and services meet certain standards of quality before they reach the consumer. Those in QA roles are responsible for developing and implementing testing processes, inspecting products for defects and non-compliance, and analyzing quality data to drive improvements. A key characteristic of QA positions is the focus on preventing errors rather than just correcting them, which necessitates a proactive approach and attention to detail. Additionally, QA professionals often collaborate closely with production teams to foster a culture of quality throughout an organization.
Quality Assurance (QA) jobs involve the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met. The primary goal is to identify defects and issues before the product reaches the customer, thereby ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining the reputation of an organization. QA roles often require attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards. These jobs can vary widely, from software testing to food safety inspection, but they universally function as a critical checkpoint in the production and delivery process of goods or services.
support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Kenworth Truck Company Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best ® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the
introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.
Position Summary Provide leadership and oversight for engineering process quality to support high-quality program completion and on-time product introductions. Work with Executive Engineering Leadership to backss and advise engineering teams on the successful achievement of quality standards pertaining to projects, tasks, and processes. Develop methodology and implement initiatives to continuously improve process accuracy and efficiency. Establish priorities and
goals consistent with organizational and department objectives. Job Duties: Lead quality process initiatives across engineering.
Develop, implement, and maintain the quality processes to meet engineering quality goals with a focus on continuous process improvement. Perform project audits and backss compliance to division quality standards at major program milestones and lead corrective actions for nonconformities. Maintain engineering quality process standards. Communicate process quality metrics and program status to stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including senior management. Develop and implement training for engineering quality processes and standards.
Network with other quality managers across PACCAR to share best practices and align on overarching quality initiatives. Complete ad hoc assignments as directed by Chief and Assistant Chief Engineers. Qualifications: BS Engineering or related technical degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to accomplish product development objectives and PACCAR or related industry product knowledge gained through 5 years of progressive engineering process and/product related assignments. Assembly plant or other manufacturing experience desired. High level of initiative and demonstrated use of proactive problem-solving approach.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated formal presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders and manage multiple tasks concurrently. Working knowledge of continuous improvement tools and methodologies including experience with Six Sigma or other statistical tools. Proficiency in various Microsoft and industry standard analytics tools, e. g. Excel, Powerpoint, Minitab, Tableau, etc. Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth? 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 include 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 Engineering Quality Manager is $93,000 - $145,500 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, interaction, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual 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.
