Process Engineer 1

DENSO; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with 4% company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

DENSO in Battle Creek, MI is seeking an engineer to lead new product launches and develop manufacturing processes and equipment. You will manage project costs and schedules, implement new technologies, and drive APQP from quotation to production.

This role focuses on delivering robust manufacturing solutions on time. The ideal candidate has a engineering degree, 0–3 years of related experience, strong communication and data analysis skills, and the ability to apply PDCA and Kaizen principles to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Good written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated data manipulation and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product launches and develop manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Manage project costs and schedules.
• Implement new technologies to support production.
• Lead APQP processes from quotation to implementation.
• Develop and maintain budgets for new product implementation.
• Develop jigs and machinery; use CAD or external resources to meet schedules.
• Investigate and develop new technologies for production adoption.

Skills

Kaizen mindset

PDCA

MS Office

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial or other related engineering discipline

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for leading new product launches, developing manufacturing processes and equipment
• Managing project costs and schedules
• Implementing new technologies to support production.
• Responsible for a wide range of engineering activities to include assuming the project lead role in the implementation of new products from the quotation stage to implementation through the management of the APQP process.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining project budgets for new product implementation.
• Development of jigs and machinery for new products and utilizing CAD or outside resources to ensure customer schedules are met.
• Investigation and development of new technologies for implementation into production.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial or other related engineering discipline
• 0-3 years relevant experience
• Good written, verbal, and communication skills
• Demonstrated competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and reconcile data
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship partnership
• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to complex situations, applying knowledge of specialty area and use of sound judgment
• Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations
• Working knowledge in MS Office Programs - MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Kaizen mindset
• Ability to effectively apply the PDCA process

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)

Annual Salary: $70,000 - $88,000