Manufacturing Engineering Manager

DENSO; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DENSO is seeking an Engineering Manager for the Production Engineering department to oversee daily department staff and direction of output. The role emphasizes leadership, resource management, and cross‑functional collaboration to sustain high productivity and quality.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work to meet KPIs, mentoring staff, and coordinating with other departments to remove obstacles. You will guide process improvements, support new product introductions, and drive kaizen

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related technical field.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Electronics experience preferred.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign resources and set priority to meet company KPI's.
• Mentor and train associates to further develop talent.
• Coordinate with other departments to clear obstacles and achieve goals.
• Manage engineering associates performing production engineering tasks, including troubleshooting production processes to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Develop, design, test, and implement line modifications and arrangements to improve production processes and cost efficiency.
• Provide technical support to production to solve quality, productivity, and safety issues.
• Investigate and create specifications for kaizen ideas to improve line MOR and productivity.
• Coordinate and collaborate in the production of new products and engineering changes to prevent mass-production issues.
• Prepare assembly programs and review drawings for parts as needed.
• Coordinate product prototypes revisions and builds to resolve pre-mass production problems.
• Lead projects emphasizing process improvement, productivity, and scrap reduction.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

DENSO, a global leader in automotive manufacturing and technology, is looking for talented individuals with a passion for leading others as an Engineering Manager in our Production Engineering department. The Production Engineering Manager will oversee daily administration & management of department staff. This individual will be responsible for the oversight & direction of department output and other various tasks.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assign resources and set priority to meet company KPI's


• Mentor and train associates to further develop talent


• Coordinate with other departments to clear obstacles and achieve goals.


• Manage engineering associates performing the following activities:
  
  
  
  • Troubleshoots production processes to identify the root cause of problems and designs, develops, and implements appropriate countermeasures to improve quality, productivity, and safety.
  
  
  • May develop, design, test, and implement line modifications and arrangements, devices, fixtures, etc. to obtain continuous improvement of the production processes, achieve cost reduction, and prepare for new product requirements. This may include issuing process control sheets or process change information for the manufacturing processes.
  
  
  • Provides technical support to production in order to solve problems related to quality, productivity, safety, etc.
  
  
  • May investigate, analyze, and create specifications for kaizen ideas to improve line MOR, productivity, and realize cost savings for the Company and may coordinate the design and installation of kaizen ideas and projects.
  
  
  • Originates equipment and parts specifications, purchase orders, and follow-up data to obtain the necessary resources to cover production requirements for current and new products.
  
  
  • Coordinates and collaborates in the production of new products and engineering changes to detect and solve problems which may arise prior to the beginning of mass production.
  
  
  • May review machine configurations for the most productive methods to assemble multiple products in the same machine.
  
  
  • May prepare assembly programs for new products and may perform setup of programs on equipment.
  
  
  • May review drawings for parts and may create recognition and visual data for equipment.
  
  
  • May coordinate and collaborate in the products’ prototype revisions and builds to resolve problems before mass production begins.
  
  
  • May be involved in various projects which emphasize process improvement such as productivity improvement and scrap reduction in order to improve quality and reduce costs.
  
  
  • May facilitate and attend meetings and prepare reports as necessary based on daily production activities related to Production Engineering.
  
  
  • May develop specifications for new processes, new machines, or machine modifications for new products or projects, quality improvement, or productivity improvement. This may involve conducting feasibility studies, developing process control specifications, preparing or modifying equipment and tools, examining the implemented process and its capability, and confirming the product quality.
  
  
  • Maintains an appropriate level of conventionality and conformance in regard to the corporate culture as expressed in the Associate Handbook. Relates well with others, including as appropriate, peers, supervisor, subordinates, customers and suppliers. Maintains good attendance and assumes appropriate role(s) when working in a team environment. Responds appropriately to unexpected and/or continuing situations which develop in the work environment.
  
  
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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related technical field required


• 8-10 years of relevant experience required


• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite


• Electronics experience preferred


• Strong verbal & written communication skills

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Professional development assistance


• Referral program


• Relocation assistance


• Retirement plan


• Tuition reimbursement

Annual Salary: $90,000-$120,000