TIE Engineer 1

DENSO; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 4% Match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation/PTO and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Health Clinic

Relocation assistance

Job summary

DENSO in Maryville, TN, seeks an Industrial Engineer to champion TPS principles across the plant to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. Lead time studies and process observations to identify productivity and waste reduction opportunities.

You will analyze manual and automated assembly, develop standardized work and takt-time processes, design production and conveyance systems, and create visual controls to spot abnormalities quickly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0-5 years in Industrial Engineering or similar Engineering role.
• Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (Excel and PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Champion TPS principles across the plant to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Lead time studies and process observations to identify productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction opportunities.
• Analyze manual and automated assembly processes to optimize labor utilization, equipment performance, workflow design, and throughput.
• Develop standardized work procedures, production balancing strategies, and takt-time-based manufacturing processes.
• Design, implement, and improve production and conveyance systems to reduce lead time and waste.
• Create visual management systems and production controls for rapid identification of abnormalities and bottlenecks.
• Apply TPS tools (MIFDs, kaizen, root-cause analysis) to drive sustainable improvements.
• Partner with Production, Logistics, Process Eng, and Logistics Eng to execute projects.
• Analyze manufacturing data and KPIs to measure process effectiveness and propose corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes by evaluating impact on workflow and capacity.
• Facilitate training and coaching on TPS principles and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree ABET Engineering

Job description

• An updated resume is required for consideration**

Job Description

• An updated resume is required for consideration**

Total Industrial Engineer Core Responsibilities

• Champion the implementation of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles throughout the manufacturing plant to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting time studies and process observations to identify productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction opportunities.
• Analyze manual and automated assembly processes to optimize labor utilization, equipment performance, workflow design, and manufacturing throughput.
• Develop standardized work procedures, production balancing strategies, and takt-time-based manufacturing processes to support operational excellence objectives.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve production and conveyance systems to reduce lead time, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
• Create visual management systems and production controls that enable rapid identification of process abnormalities, bottlenecks, and performance gaps.
• Utilize TPS tools, including creating Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs), implementing kaizen, applying problem-solving methodologies, and conducting root cause analysis to drive sustainable process improvements.
• Partner with Production, Logistics, Process Engineering, and Logistics Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects that support plant objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and recommend corrective actions.
• Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes by evaluating impacts on workflow, labor requirements, material flow, and production capacity.
• Facilitate employee training and coaching on TPS principles and continuous improvement practices to foster a culture of manufacturing excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 0-5 years in Industrial Engineering and or similar Engineering role.
• Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office products (primarily Excel and Power Point).

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: $72,000 - $92,000