Process Engineer 1

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Vacation/PTO and holidays

Bonus program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DENSO is seeking a Process Engineer to lead and support new process development and optimization across material storage, conveyance, inventory management, and facility layout. The role includes evaluating innovative technologies like AGV, AMR, and ASRS to improve labor and space efficiency.

You will collaborate with Production, Facilities, Engineering, and SHE, drive continuous improvement, and communicate improvement ideas to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral format.
• Ability to present improvement ideas to internal and external organizations.
• Ability to judge ROI and cost effectiveness of automated devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support new process development and optimization for material storage, conveyance, and inventory management.
• Design and optimize facility layouts, space planning, and capacity enhancements.
• Coordinate with Production, Facilities, Engineering, and SHE on projects and implementations.

Job description

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading and/or supporting, new process development and process kaizen/optimization in the areas of material storage and conveyance, inventory management, and transportation, Space planning, Capacity enhancements, Facility layout, and Capital improvement projects. This includes the evaluation and introduction of innovative technologies such as automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to improve labor and space efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 2.New Process development/Process kaizen/optimization
• 3.Facility layout
• 4.Space Planning
• 5.Capacity enhancements

COMMUNICATION REQUIRED

• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral format.
• Ability to be able to present improvement ideas to both internal and external organizations.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple parties internally and externally regarding QCDSME of the projects.

PROBLEM SOLVING AND ANALYSIS

• Evaluate effectiveness of current and future logistics processes
• Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement opportunities within the logistics organization
• Evaluate innovative technologies such as automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to improve labor and space efficiency
• Assess the environmental impact and/or energy efficiency of logistics activities

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING

• Ability to identify and judge the process improvement opportunities and make decisions of the most suitable improvement idea.
• Ability to judge the cost effectiveness of implementation of automated devices in terms of ROI in such as manhour, utilities, environmental impacts, etc.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT/INNOVATION

• Design, maintain, and optimize warehouse facility layouts
• Develop specifications, installation and training plans for new equipment and/or material-handling systems
• Coordinate project activities with other groups such as Production, Facilities, Engineering, and SHE
• Collaborate and align locally and globally as required (DMTN, DMAT, DMNC, DNJP)

Benefits Summary:

• 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
• 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.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and any other applicable federal, state, or local law, it is the policy of DENSO to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DENSO. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail].

Equal Employer Opportunity DENSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.