Quality Engineer 3

DENSO Career Connection; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Onsite fitness center

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DENSO Career Connection is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee quality activities tied to product and process changes. You will drive change management, lead cross-functional reviews, and ensure validation aligns with requirements.

Responsibilities include analyzing impacts, supporting labs, and leading improvement projects across the business unit. Domestic and international travel may be required. Bachelor's in engineering is required, with 1–5 years in manufacturing quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 1–5 years engineering experience in manufacturing, quality or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Quality Management of Change for product and process driven by customers or internally.
• Lead cross-functional technical meetings for change review, risk assessment and approval.
• Review validation with executives and provide recommendations based on system validation against requirements.
• Analyze product and manufacturing process impact from proposed changes.
• Support labs with validation testing, troubleshoot failures and procure equipment for future testing.
• Lead engineering, system, and quality improvement projects with significant business impact.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Engineer supporting quality activities & concerns.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• - Responsible for Quality Management of Change for product & process, driven by customer (New Model Launch, ECI) or internally (VAVE, process changes, machine modifications).
• Regularly leading cross functional technical meetings for change review, risk assessment, and approval.
• Regularly leading meetings with Executives to review the validation of the aforementioned changes and providing a recommendation based on validation of system against requirements.
• Regularly performing deep analysis of product and manufacturing process impact resulting from proposed changes.
• Supporting the Labs on technical validation testing, troubleshooting testing failures, and procurement of equipment for future technologies or testing requirements.
• Regularly identifying, quantifying and leading engineering, system, and quality improvement projects that have significant impact for Business Unit.
• Responsible for supporting FMEA, control plan, and quality documentation in alignment with approved changes.
• Occasional domestic and foreign travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline. (electrical experience a plus)
• 1-5 years engineering experience, or co-op equivalent, in a manufacturing, quality, or related field.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading peer-team projects.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Familiar with automotive industry quality systems and requirements (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949)

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: $96,000 - $120,000

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (electrical experience a plus).
• 1‑5 years of engineering, manufacturing, or quality experience, or equivalent co‑op experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience leading peer‑team projects.
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Familiarity with automotive quality systems and requirements (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949).
• Ability to develop and maintain FMEA and control plans.
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad as needed.
• Demonstrated analytical skills for risk assessment and continuous improvement.