Dynacraft Parts

Job Description

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in Algona, WA, which is a suburb of Seattle. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium and heavy-duty trucks sold under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For more than forty years, Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck manufacturing divisions and PACCAR Parts service parts division with high quality components, subassemblies and specialized services. Dynacraft has two manufacturing facilities in Algona, WA and Louisville, KY.
Plant Quality Manager-1 opening

  • Overall responsibility for plant level quality assurance. Manages the administration of the Dynacraft Quality Management System, problem solving activities, and operation’s improvement efforts.
  • Coordinate the development and effective implementation of sustainable quality related initiatives in areas of manufacturing, distribution, materials, and engineering, in support of defect free product.
  • Support the development of strategic planning for continuous improvement and new product development.
  • Represent Dynacraft Quality Assurance to customer and supplier representatives.
  • Assess, develop, and provide training for plant personnel in quality concepts and techniques.
  • Supervise and manage the plant Process Improvement Coordinators.
  • Work with Dynacraft and PACCAR Supplier Quality Managers to reduce supplier NCP tags and PPM.
  • Support and contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of Dynacraft’s TS16949 Quality System.
  • Comply with Dynacraft Business Operating Systems, Quality Management Systems, and overall objectives to ensure productivity and quality goals are achieved.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Minimum 3 years experience in quality, manufacturing, and supervisory role.
  • Functional understanding of Quality Management Systems, including TS16949.
  • Demonstrated skill in leading effective problem solving activities.
  • Strong Understanding of the AIAG Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
  • Ability to effectively manage conflict and interface with customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong PC skills, including proficiency in Access, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.  
    • Certified Quality Engineer or Quality Manager.
    • Proficient in use of quality methods to achieve best in class product and process performance (e.g., statistical problem solving, process capability analysis, DOE, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D, Kaizen, etc.).
    • Six Sigma Black Belt.
    • Master’s degree preferred.


REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or alternative applicable major.

LOCATION(S):

Kentucky, USA

PACCAR offers competitive benefits for salaried employees including:

Please send resume and cover letter to the address below:


    Dynacraft - Human Resources
    ATTN: Kristina Mellen 04-756-10
    10901 Greenbelt Highway
    Louisville,KY  40258
    Fax resume to:502-933-0856
    Email:kristina.mellen@paccar.com