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Process Engineer

PACCAR · Chillicothe, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Automotive
Posted
10 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at PACCAR (automotive) in Chillicothe, OH.

They ask for
degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Internal audits, Tooling, AutoCAD

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Process Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $90k–$120k.

Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 36 process engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 35 other live process postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $90k–$120k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 61%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 42%
  • Root cause 42%
  • ✓ Tooling 33%
  • Team leadership 28%
  • ✓ New product launch 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Internal audits, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: PACCAR in Chillicothe

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from PACCARAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

  • ◆Investigates, proposes, and implements improvements to the facility, equipment, and processes to improve SQCDME.
  • ◆Assists assigned HPWTs in implementing and maintaining standard work and solving daily engineering/production issues.
  • ◆Participates in continuous improvement team (CIT) activities and drives approved SQCDME ideas/suggestions to completion.
  • ◆Develops and validates production processes, generating process documentation for critical assembly processes.
  • ◆Actively participates in and supports PPS, cost reduction, warranty reduction, Six Sigma, lean, just-in-time, internal audit and other plant initiatives.
  • ◆Designs and procures assembly aides and fixtures.
  • ◆Reviews proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary to ensure Design for Assembly.
  • ◆Plans for and supports production implementation of new product introductions necessitated by design changes.
  • ◆Identifies projects, generates cost estimates, justifies projects for inclusion in proposed capital and expense budgets. Projects include implementation, budgeting and schedule planning to complete the project on-time and in budget.
  • ◆Develops, proposes, and implements Capital Budget projects.
  • ◆Keep internal/external customers, managers, and peers informed of work progress, activities, problems, or opportunities of which they should be aware.
  • ◆Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • ✓Project management skills.
  • ✓Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks.
  • ✓Demonstrated problem solving and written/verbal communication skills.
  • ✓Functional skills in using Microsoft Office.
  • ✓Attendance is an essential function of this position.
  • ✓Functional skills in using AutoCad software.
  • ✓Lean/Six Sigma training/experience.

Qualifications

  • ✓Functional skills in using AutoCad software.
  • ✓Expereince in Business Analytics.
  • ✓Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Requirements

Must meet physical

requirements

Tests to determine

qualifications

will be given to candidates.

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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 and also 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 World’s 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 company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids

Requisition Summary

Provides Process Improvement support to assigned PACCAR Production System (PPS) High Performance Work Teams (HPWT) to positively affect safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale and environment (SQCDME) objectives.

Job Functions /

Bachelor's Degree preferred

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