Quality Engineer 1

DENSO; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays

Bonus Program

Job summary

DENSO in Long Beach, CA is seeking a quality-focused engineer to join the team supporting product and process quality improvements. You will work with senior engineers to plan, develop and implement QA techniques, perform audits, and drive Kaizen initiatives to meet DENSO standards.

The role requires a fundamentals in mechanical or electrical engineering, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interact with suppliers and customers to ensure satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email software.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking software (AS400/BPCS).
• Strong communication skills across the organization and with suppliers/customers.
• Ability to motivate internal associates to resolve quality issues.
• Good presenter able to interpret information and discuss technical topics.
• Customer service oriented with relationship-building skills.
• Basic analytical skills for evaluating complex situations.
• Basic negotiation skills for resolving sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements techniques to ensure quality levels.
• Collaborates to establish specifications, controls and quality metrics.
• Lead ESC projects and ensure outputs meet standards and launch on time.
• Conducts internal and external process audits and develops countermeasures.
• Monitors data sources to identify and resolve quality issues and track effectiveness.
• Coordinates product testing and teardown with quality testing technicians.
• Supports customers to resolve field inquiries and warranty issues.
• Researches and implements continuous improvement (Kaizen) programs.
• Communicates with management and stakeholders on technical issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Lotus Notes

AS400/BPCS

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with more senior engineers, plans, develops and implements techniques and
  programs to ensure that quality levels are maintained in accordance with the organization’s
  quality standards.
• Collaborates to establish specifications, controls and quality metrics, including participation in
  reviewing and/or creating PFMEA and Control Plans. Monitor, identify, fill-gaps as well as develop
  various controls to improve process and product quality.
• Lead ESC projects on new and modified processes and products following ESC standards.
  Ensure output are within DENSO's standard's and launched on-time.
• Perform internal and/or external process audits to quickly identify issues and develop
  countermeasures with various stakeholders.
• Monitor various data sources to identify, contain and lead resolution to process and product
  quality issues. Coordinate activities to implement countermeasures and track effectiveness.
• Coordinates product testing and teardown with quality testing technicians and develop resulting
  summary reports to management, customers and/or other stakeholders.
• Support various customers to resolve field inquiries and warranty issues. Develop effective
  communication and relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction with DENSO Quality.
• Research, plan, develop and implement continuous improvement (Kaizen) programs.
• Effectively communicate with management, peers, customers, and other stakeholders on
  technical issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical or related field
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Working knowledge with email
  software (e.g. Lotus Notes preferred), and other proprietary company software. Working
  knowledge of inventory tracking software (e.g. AS400/BPCS)
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels throughout the organization and with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to successfully motivate DPAM internal associates in regard to resolving quality issues.
• Competent written and verbal communication skills. Must be a good presenter that can interpret
  information based on a general knowledge of the organization, its products and procedures, and
  provide an independent explanation and discussion based on the technical or complex nature of
  the materials being discussed
• Good customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship partnership
• Basic analytical skills with an ability to independently evaluate and develop innovative solutions to
  complex situations, applying knowledge of specialty area and use of sound judgement
• Basic negotiation skills. Ability to resolve difficult or complicated situations that are often sensitive
  in nature. Recognizes and applies subtle cues in anticipating customers’ needs and potential next
  steps

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: $81,000 - $101,000