Project Engineer 3 - Sustainability Systems

DENSO; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with 4% Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

DENSO in Southfield, Michigan is seeking a Technical Lead for their NA Sustainability (ESG) Platform. This role involves driving system integration, ensuring regulatory compliance, and facilitating communication across projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, extensive technical experience, and strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, 401K matching, educational assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a technical role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for the DENSO NA Sustainability Platform.
• Lead overall system integration for the ESG system.
• Create and execute test plans to assure system quality.
• Drive system adoption through user training plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Data governance understanding

Kaizen mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, works to serve as technical lead for the DENSO NA Sustainability (ESG) Platform. The DENSO NA Sustainability Platform enables regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting according to external customer requirements, and achievement of DENSO sustainability goals. Confirms completion criteria for each project deliverable and tracks status towards completion. Maintains communication with the customer and informs regularly on project status.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with NA Sustainability Promotion (within Safety, Health, and Enviroment [SHE]) to define business requirements which enable regulatory compliance, meeting external customer reporting expectations, and achieving DENSO sustainability goals.
• Lead overall system integration through collaboration with other departments in NA ITDC, such as IoT, Data Analytics, and IT in order to assure the appropriate data flow to enable the ESG system to make the correct calculations focused on product carbon footprint and tracking real‑time energy usage.
• Translate business requirements into system technical requirements along with managing the implementation in order to assure customer expectations of ESG system are met.
• Create and execute test plans in order to assure system quality while applying problem solving skills to address all testing related issues.
• Drive system adoption through creation and executing user training plans, engaging users to address system usability issues, and identifying root cause and implementing corrective actions to system technical issues.
• Establishes and leads regular cross‑functional collaboration meetings with project team, such as milestone meetings, design review, etc. Utilizes appropriate tools to facilitate communication across the project team.
• Maintains communication with the customer and informs regularly on project status.
• Identifies any risks/issues with the project and escalates up to management and others as needed.
• Creates various project reports and presents to management, including, but not limited to, project completeness, and risks and issues.
• Actively seeks and recognizes potential improvements to processes and/or project tools.
• May act as an advisor or mentor to junior professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and demonstrated ability to address customer issues and partner on resolutions.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to resolve situations while making a point firmly and seeking a positive outcome for both sides.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple project priorities and technical initiatives simultaneously.
• Understanding of digital engineering, data governance principles, and system integration.
• Kaizen mindset.
• Ability to demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in solving problems in a timely manner.

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: $107,000 – $133,000