Process Engineer 2

DENSO in North America; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and OngoingTraining

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

DENSO in North America in Athens, TN is seeking a Production Engineer to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes for higher quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. The role supports new product launches and modifications to equipment and processes while collaborating with production teams to implement engineering changes.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong MS Office skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots production processes to identify root causes and implements countermeasures to improve quality, productivity, and safety.
• Develops/implements line modifications, devices, fixtures, and process changes for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Provides technical support to production to solve quality, productivity, and safety issues.
• Coordinates engineering changes for new products and resolves problems prior to mass production.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Verbal & Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Overview:

Responsible for troubleshooting and improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. Supports new product launches, equipment and process modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production teams to resolve issues and ensure successful implementation of engineering changes.

Job Description

Overview:

Responsible for troubleshooting and improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. Supports new product launches, equipment and process modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production teams to resolve issues and ensure successful implementation of engineering changes.

**An updated resume is required for consideration**

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots production processes to identify the root cause of problems and designs, develops, and implements appropriate countermeasures to improve quality, productivity, and safety.
• May develop, design, test, and implement line modifications and arrangements, devices, fixtures, etc. to obtain continuous improvement of the production processes, achieve cost reduction, and prepare for new product requirements. This may include issuing process control sheets or process change information for the manufacturing processes.
• Provides technical support to production in order to solve problems related to quality, productivity, safety, etc.
• May investigate, analyze, and create specifications for kaizen ideas to improve line MOR, productivity, and realize cost savings for the Company and may coordinate the design and installation of kaizen ideas and projects.
• Originates equipment and parts specifications, purchase orders, and follow-up data to obtain the necessary resources to cover production requirements for current and new products.
• Coordinates and collaborates in the production of new products and engineering changes to detect and solve problems which may arise prior to the beginning of mass production.
• May review machine configurations for the most productive methods to assemble multiple products in the same machine.
• May prepare assembly programs for new products and may perform setup of programs on equipment.
• May review drawings for parts and may create recognition and visual data for equipment.
• May coordinate and collaborate in the products’ prototype revisions and builds to resolve problems before mass production begins.
• May be involved in various projects which emphasize process improvement such as productivity improvement and scrap reduction in order to improve quality and reduce costs.
• May facilitate and attend meetings and prepare reports as necessary based on daily production activities related to Production Engineering.
• May develop specifications for new processes, new machines, or machine modifications for new products or projects, quality improvement, or productivity improvement. This may involve conducting feasibility studies, developing process control specifications, preparing or modifying equipment and tools, examining the implemented process and its capability, and confirming the product quality.
• Maintains an appropriate level of conventionality and conformance in regard to the corporate culture as expressed in the Associate Handbook. Relates well with others, including as appropriate, peers, supervisor, subordinates, customers and suppliers. Maintains good attendance and assumes appropriate role(s) when working in a team environment. Responds appropriately to unexpected and/or continuing situations which develop in the work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or a related field, or combination of education and relevant work experience
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal & written communication skills

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: $83,000 - $104,000