Process Engineer 2

DENSO Career Connection; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid vacations and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and training

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN) is seeking a Logistics Process Engineer to lead projects improving safety, efficiency, and space usage in warehouse operations. You will evaluate automation like AGVs, AMRs, and ASRS and drive capital improvements through design, simulation, and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities include project management, process optimization, and ensuring safety standards while coordinating with global DENSO teams.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or higher (associate degree plus experience considered).
• 5+ years of relevant experience (co-op considered).
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve safety, labor efficiency, and space utilization in warehouse operations.
• Evaluate and implement automation like AGVs, AMRs, and ASRS.
• Manage budgets, procurement, design reviews, and implementation of capital projects.
• Design layouts, run simulations, and develop equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure smooth technology integration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Project prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

As a Logistics Process Engineer at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN), you’ll lead projects that improve safety, labor efficiency, and space utilization across our warehouse and material-handling operations, including evaluating and implementing automation such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).

You’ll lead and support new process development, kaizen (continuous improvement), space planning, capacity enhancements, facility layout, simulation, equipment and tool design, and capital improvement projects.

What You’ll Do

Automation & Technology

• Evaluate and introduce AGVs, AMRs, and ASRS to improve labor and space efficiency.
• Develop specifications, installation plans, and training plans for new equipment and material-handling systems.

Project Management

• Manage logistics projects with internal and external customers and contractors, from budgetary planning and quotation through procurement, design review, implementation, process validation, and sustainment.
• Lead and support capital improvement projects.

Analysis & Design

• Analyze data, perform cycle time analyses, and complete capacity studies to evaluate current and future warehouse and conveyance operations.
• Design, maintain, and optimize warehouse facility layouts and space plans.
• Design equipment and tools for logistics operations.
• Build and run simulations to test process and layout changes.

Improvement, Safety & Sustainability

• Identify cost-reduction and process-improvement opportunities within logistics operations.
• Evaluate and enhance the safety of logistics processes and equipment.
• Assess the environmental impact and energy efficiency of logistics activities.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Partner with Logistics, Logistics Maintenance, IT/IoT, Safety/Health/Environment, Facilities, and Purchasing teams, plus DENSO’s North American functional teams, to integrate new technologies and ensure smooth implementation.
• Align locally and with other DENSO sites in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan as needed.
• Prepare reports and presentation materials as requested.
• Perform other duties as business needs require.

Safety Requirements

Follow all DENSO safety standards and protocols and industry best practices, including Contractor Safety. All Logistics Engineering team members must achieve and maintain DENSO’s Level 3 Safety Observer status.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (an Associate’s degree plus equivalent work experience may be considered).
• 5+ years of relevant experience (co-op experience will be considered).
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience defining equipment acceptance criteria and test plans, with working knowledge of common manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage several projects at once, prioritize, and develop and follow schedules and due dates.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability in complex, changing environments with limited precedent.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%, and to work periodic overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control Plans.
• Automotive manufacturing experience and knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Familiarity with DENSO Production Engineering policies, procedures, and terminology.

What Will Help You Succeed

• A drive to learn and master new methods and technology.
• A willingness to build and strengthen partnerships inside and outside the organization.
• Respect for the perspectives, ideas, and experiences of all people, and the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• A commitment to a safe and clean workplace, and to sustainability through greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

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