Process Engineer 1

Denso; Maryville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with company match

Vacation/PTO and holidays

Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and training

Job summary

Denso in Maryville, TN is seeking a Production Engineer to support production and maintenance, implementing cost-reduction plans and coordinating new product introductions. The role involves process control, equipment specs, and cross-functional collaboration to improve quality and productivity.

The ideal candidate has an ABET-accredited engineering degree and up to 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, with strong analytical, troubleshooting, and ERP/MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0-5 years in Manufacturing Engineering in an Engineering role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience leading projects and cross-functional teams.
• Proven development of processes, product and equipment from concept to implementation.
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• MS Office skills required; robotics programming, PLC programming, AutoCAD and SolidWorks beneficial.
• Experience in new product launches and manufacturing operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance to resolve quality, safety, and productivity issues.
• Develop and execute plans for cost reductions with 5M efficiency, including new technologies.
• Coordinate implementation of new products and changes into mass production.
• Establish and maintain the Process Control Plan for quality and validation.
• Recommend capital investments for quality, safety and productivity improvements.
• Create specifications for equipment, jigs and processes.
• Investigate product quality issues and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop equipment specs for existing and new lines.
• Design processes to meet quality, cost, delivery and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate and manage project schedules and external suppliers/contractors.

Skills

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

MS Office proficiency

Robotics programming

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

PLC programming

Job description

Production Engineering Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Production and Maintenance groups to solve problems related to quality, safety, and productivity.
• Develop & execute plans for manufacturing cost reductions with respect to 5M efficiency, including the adaptation of new technologies into the production process.
• Coordinate the implementation of new products and product engineering changes into mass production.
• Establish, document, and maintain the Process Control Plan outlining product quality requirements, process setting conditions, and validation requirements within the product line of responsibility.
• Make recommendations and provide justification for capital investments to be made in the area of responsibility for improvements in quality, safety and productivity.
• Create specifications for equipment, jigs and processes
• Conduct investigations into product quality issues, supporting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Develop manufacturing equipment specifications for existing machine modifications and new line introductions.
• Design new and revised processes to meet customer and internal requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and environment.
• Coordinate and manage project schedules for equipment modifications and installations, including management of external equipment suppliers and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0-5 years in Manufacturing Engineering in and Engineering role.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience leading projects and CFT's
• Proven development of processes, product and equipment from concept to implementation
• Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (including Excel, Word, Power Point, & Access) is a must! Other knowledge requirements include robotics programming, PLC programming, AutoCAD, & SolidWorks.
• Experience in successful development of multiple new product launches preferred
• Work experience in manufacturing operations preferred (Automation, Automated vision inspection, Soldering, TIG Welding, or Laser Welding)

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