PMO Engineer 1

DENSO; Maryville (AL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

DENSO in Maryville is seeking an EPM/PMO Specialist to lead cross-functional teams through new product and vehicle launch processes. The role requires driving milestones, coordinating launches, and steering risk management to ensure successful outcomes.

The candidate should have a 4-year Engineering degree and 1–5 years' relevant launch experience, with strong collaboration skills to manage inter-department relationships and deliver results.

Qualifications

• 4 yr Engineering degree is required or equivalent Certification/Experience may be considered.
• 1-5 years' experience in Quality, PE, PDE or equivalent launching a new vehicle/product/process.
• Demonstrated experience with product or process launch milestones and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration to navigate inter-department relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams through the new product/vehicle launch process.
• Create and align a master schedule with key milestones.
• Set launch cadence to support QA/PE/PDE/PC and core team milestones.
• Lead Kickoff, Launch Review, and post-trial status meetings.
• Perform risk assessments and visualize actions to close gaps.
• Escalate at-risk items to enable countermeasures across departments.
• Publish launch status updates to upper management.
• Maintain joint responsibility for project success with core departments.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Risk management

Influence without authority

Education

4 yr Engineering degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The EPM/PMO Specialist will lead cross-functional teams from various internal disciplines through the new product/vehicle launch process.

Thisposition will:

• Facilitate the creation of aclear master schedule to align and make visible all key customer anddepartment specificmilestones
• Set the launch cadence to support QA/PE/PDE/PC and other core CFT membersin meeting kanseido milestones
• Lead internal Kickoff, Launch Review meetings, and post-trial status meetings
• Perform risk assessment throughout the project and visualize actions needed to close gaps
• Escalate items at risk in order to supportdepartments in driving countermeasures toobstacles preventing project progression
• Prepare, present, and publish launch summary status updates to upper management
• Maintain joint responsibility alongside the core CFT departments for project success

The successful candidate must be willing to take initiative, manage the ‘big picture’, and effectively lead by influence. This specialist will drive positive collaboration while helping peers maintain accountability for milestone achievement.

For the specialist interested in career advancement or job rotation, this is anopportunity to step away from a focusedengineering discipline and develop an in-depth understanding of eachkey role within our core departments. The role also provides a chance to compare their traditional engineeringjob role to a role focused exclusively on leadership principles for thosetrying to determine if they are interested in a technical or leadership career path. EPM engineers willwork both independently and with their CoC to actively develop and enhanceleadership skills as part of the job function.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 yr Engineering degree. Equivalent technical, manufacturing, leadership, and program management certification/experience may be considered.
• 1-5 years' experience in Quality, PE, or PDE or equivalent experience launching a new vehicle, product, or process.
• Demonstrated experience with product or process launch milestones and the ability to organize and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong teamwork andcollaboration skills to navigateaccountabilitywhile maintaining positiveinter-departmental relationships.

The level of position is flexible based on the candidate identified

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
• 401K with 4% Company Match
• Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
• Bonus Program
• FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
• Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
• Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
• Volunteer opportunities
• Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary: $73,000 - $91,000