Manufacturing Process Engineer I (PLC & Robotics)

DENSO; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401K with Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Life, Disability, ADD and Business Ins

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Training

Onsite Health Clinic

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DENSO in Statesville, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process capability and capacity planning, determine future equipment needs, and evaluate vendors, equipment makers, and services to meet specifications.

The role requires troubleshooting and modifying PLC ladder logic, collaborating with robotics and vision systems, ensuring IATF16949 and ISO9001 compliance, and managing cross‑functional projects and line startup.

Qualifications

• Requires a college degree and/or specialized training in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with aluminum die casting is a plus.
• Training for problem solving (including 5WHY) and PFMEA; certificates of training or attendance within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Process Capability and Capacity Planning.
• Determine Future Equipment requirements.
• Assist with evaluating potential vendors, equipment makers, and services to meet required specifications.
• Investigate in-house manufacturing problems and recommend countermeasures.
• Research, develop, and test long term improvement ideas.
• Generate reports to clearly explain issues and / or results.
• Ability to read, troubleshoot, modify, and write PLC Ladder Logic.
• Work with Robotics, Vision Systems, and Laser Programming.
• Mechanical Aptitude required.
• Insure documentation meets IATF16949 and ISO9001.
• Maintain and generate process control plan specifications and process FMEA documentation.
• Maintain good working relationships with team members.
• Project Management - coordinate, schedule, and execute individual and multi-departmental projects plans, including full line implementation and start up.

Skills

Problem solving (5WHY)

PFMEA training

Manufacturing engineering experience

Aluminum die casting experience

Education

College degree or specialized training in manufacturing

Tools

Job description

DENSO in Statesville, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process capability and capacity planning, determine future equipment needs, and evaluate vendors, equipment makers, and services to meet specifications.

The role requires troubleshooting and modifying PLC ladder logic, collaborating with robotics and vision systems, ensuring IATF16949 and ISO9001 compliance, and managing cross‑functional projects and line startup.