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Manufacturing Engineer

PACCAR · Chillicothe, OH

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Automotive
Posted
6 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at PACCAR (automotive) in Chillicothe, OH. Investigate, propose, and implement improvements to the facility, equipment, and processes to improve quality, optimize process flow, increase productivity, and reduce costs.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Six Sigma, Internal audits, Tooling

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

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Ohio: typical posted base $81k–$115k.

Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 91 manufacturing engineer openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 90 other live manufacturing postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $80k–$115k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 45%
  • ✓ Team leadership 42%
  • ✓ Tooling 38%
  • Root cause 35%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 33%
  • ✓ New product launch 30%

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

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

At a glance

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at PACCAR

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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  4. 4

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  5. 5

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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

Duties

  • ◆Design and procure assembly aides and fixtures.
  • ◆Assist in directing tool and fabrication repair efforts during assigned shift.
  • ◆Investigate, propose, and implement improvements to the facility, equipment, and processes to improve quality, optimize process flow, increase productivity, and reduce costs.
  • ◆Develop and validate production processes, generating process documentation for critical assembly processes.
  • ◆Actively participate in and support cost reduction, warranty reduction, Six Sigma, internal audit, and other plant initiatives.
  • ◆Improve safety and ergonomic practices.
  • ◆Develop, propose, and implement Capital Budget projects.
  • ◆Review proposed engineering designs for manufacturing feasibility and recommend revisions as necessary to ensure Design for Assembly.
  • ◆Plan for and support production implementation of new product introductions necessitated by design changes.
  • ◆Provide daily problem resolution support for production operations.
  • ◆Keep customers, managers, and peers informed of work progress, activities, problems, or opportunities of which they should be aware

Requirements

  • ✓Must meet physical
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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!

Kenworth Truck Company

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.

Summary

Provides Tooling and Manufacturing Engineering support to assigned departments. Studies facilities and production processes, making recommendations to improve production efficiency, enhance process capability, and reduce manufacturing costs under general supervision. This position is on evening shift.

Q ualifications

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent required
  • •Strong project management skills
  • •Strong problem solving and written/verbal communication skills

Physical

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