PACCAR India is looking for a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its growing team in Pune, with a focus on the design and development of plastic interior trims, exterior body components, sheet metal parts, and castings for commercial vehicles.
In this role, you will leverage your expertise in plastic, sheet metal, and casting design, along with CAD modeling, packaging studies, concept development, and manufacturing processes, to create innovative, durable, and manufacturing-ready engineering solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of world-class commercial vehicles while being part of a collaborative and growth-driven organization where your technical skills and creativity can make a meaningful impact.
At PACCAR, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to employee growth and well-being. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a real difference, and your career can thrive as you help build world-class products that power the future of transportation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop plastic and sheet metal components using industry-standard CAD software (Creo)
- Create detailed 2D/3D models, engineering drawings, Bill Of Material, and technical documentation
- Participate in daily calls with onsite manufacturing and production teams to ensure design feasibility and alignment with production capabilities
- Conduct and support design input studies to define product requirements, specifications, and design parameters before detailed design phase
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and product management
- Document design decisions and input study outcomes in PLM for traceability
- Perform design analysis and simulations to ensure functionality and durability
- Support the complete product development lifecycle from concept to production
- Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and performance
- Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards and regulations (ASME, etc.)
- Troubleshoot design-related issues and implement corrective measures
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical or Production Engineering
Knowledge & Skills REQUIRED:
- 4-8 years of hands ‑ on experience in Mechanical engineering.
- Strong proficiency in Creo Parametric and Windchill.
- Strong proficiency in Interior and Exterior Trim Design for commercial vehicles.
- Solid understanding of Plastic, sheet ‑ metal design and manufacturing processes.
- Familiar with truck systems and components.
- Ability to manage and design large assemblies efficiently.
- Excellent understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack ‑ up, and engineering drawing practices.
- Ability to collaborate with both local and global engineering teams.
Knowledge & Skills DESIRED:
- Electrical wiring harness and routing - Added Advantage
Competencies and Behaviours:
- Problem ‑ solving skills with learning approach
- Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
- Team player with highly effective interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Work with Integrity, Ownership & Accountability