Design Engineer Jobs in Kirkland, WA

Date: Jun 25, 2026

Location: Kirkland, WA, US, 98033

Company: PACCAR

Kenworth Division of PACCAR has an immediate opening for a Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Cost Reduction to join our team on-site in Kirkland, WA.

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 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.

Here's what you will do in this role:

• Design, develop and implement commercial truck design improvements utilizing a variety of fabrication methods including forming, casting, and injection molding while being cost effective.
• Utilize Creo Parametric® to create assemblies that meet structural, ergonomic, aesthetic, and quality goals.
• Work through the Product Creation Process utilizing Tollgate to manage projects, report updates, learn and use Six Sigma skills regularly.
• Learn and make use of PACCAR and industry systems to manage implementation of product changes by tracking status of project schedule, budget, and functional requirements.
• Work with internal and external organizations to validate the designs.
• Work closely with multiple PACCAR divisions.
• Manage multiple priorities and goals simultaneously.
• Apply creativity to design tasks and propose innovative approaches to standard work.
• Up to 10% travel.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• 0-1+ years of experience required
• Proficiency using Creo Parametric or other CAD solid modeling software preferred.
• Competence in the use of personal computer software such as word processing, database, and spreadsheets are desired
• Candidate should be willing to make use of engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems
• Requires independent judgment and effective project management.
• Ability to manage costs, time and resources; strong self-motivation.

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

Compensation

• The salary range for Associate Mechanical Design Engineer - Cost Reduction is $70,500 - $105,800 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability and E-Verify Employer