Fleet Sales Technical Manager 1

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 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.

 

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical expertise on how the truck will be operated by the end user, how the dealer will order the truck, and the best combination of available options and performance for the customer’s application for managed fleet accounts.
• Support the sales team on fleet specific projects, acting as voice of the customer and dealer within Kenworth to meet fleet customer needs and goals.
• Support Fleet Sales Program Managers on technical tasks related to assigned fleet accounts including, but not limited to, OARs, sales engineering projects, and fleet optimization and performance analysis.
• Create chassis models utilizing CREO and solving complex layouts for fleet truck specifications.
• Cross-functional leadership in working with Kenworth engineering and production plants to support fleet pilot builds and meet customer expectations.
• Provide support to dealers in completion of customer specifications with PremierSpec; drive Data Book enhancements as needed.
• Travel to fleet customers and dealers to participate in and lead pilot reviews, product training, and quarterly business reviews.

 

Qualifications & Skills

• BS degree required; BSME or BSEE highly preferred. P.E. License a plus.
• 7+ years’ experience with Kenworth or related truck/automotive industry engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills and customer service orientation are a must.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience and aptitude required.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, or other continuous improvement methods a plus.
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel and SQL proficiency a plus.
• CREO experience required.
• Working knowledge of Tableau and Snowflake preferred.
• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• General knowledge of truck or automotive systems/components and how they function/interact.
• Project support and leadership for small to moderate size projects, including customer request, process improvement & product development support.
• Understanding of basic principles of computer/application program operation and willingness to support maintenance of existing applications and development of new processes and application. Will work with Plant & IT groups.

 

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

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer. 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 Fleet Sales Technical Manager is $104,100 – $162,900 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.