Process Engineer 2

Denso Corp
  • Maryville, TN
  • $73,000–$91,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Basic Responsibilities:

Process & New Product Introduction

  • New product planning, introduction, trial preparation, and documentation
  • Production capacity studies, line layouts, cycle time studies, processing cost studies

Equipment & Automation

  • New equipment specification development, installation and training
  • New equipment budget planning, quotation, procurement, and project management
  • Automation of manual manufacturing processes, including vision-guided robotics and related technologies

Production Support & Improvement

  • Lead and support production line continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lead process improvement, machine optimization, and automation evaluation and implementation
  • Lead or support root cause analysis and countermeasure development for product and process issues

Documentation & Compliance

  • Create and Maintain process documentation (PFMEA, PCS, Process Flows, policies, etc.) in support of IATF and internal manufacturing standards

Baseline Qualifications (Expected for All Candidates)

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Computer, Chemical, or related discipline)
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with interest in manufacturing and process improvement
  • Ability to plan work, manage schedules, and meet project deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a production environment
  • Willingness to engage directly on the factory floor and with manufacturing equipment
  • Strong analytical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~10%) and to support periodic overtime during key milestones such as new line installations 

Qualifications Pathway #1 - Early-Career / New Graduate Engineers

  • Engineering coursework, laboratories, senior design projects, internships, or co-op experience
  • Exposure to manufacturing processes, automation, equipment, or quality systems
  • Strong learning agility, curiosity, and ability to apply structured problem-solving methods

Qualifications Pathway #2 - Experienced Engineers

  • Hands-on involvement in manufacturing process development, equipment implementation, or production engineering support
  • Experience improving quality, cost, delivery, safety, or productivity in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to independently perform root cause analysis and implement effective countermeasures
  • Proven capability to apply manufacturing systems knowledge to deliver timely, data-based results

Preferred Skills & Experience:

  • Work experience that demonstrated the ability to solve problems, learn, and actively adapt
  • Experience may include deep expertise in a specific manufacturing area or broad exposure across multiple processes and systems.
  • Practical experience of manufacturing technologies to leverage for safety, quality, productivity, or cost improvement including:
  • Automated or robotic assembly
  • Screw tightening
  • Soldering, gel or sealant application
  • Automated machine vision inspection
  • Familiarity with basic manufacturing concepts such as PFMEA, SPC, process documentation, or standard work
  • Exposure to manufacturing data, analytics, equipment connectivity, and process visibility

This role provides opportunities to expand technical scope, influence manufacturing standards, and contribute to both near-term results and long-term process capability.

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: $73,000 - $91,000

Numbers & Facts

LocationMaryville, TN
Salary$73,000–$91,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Cafeteriaunmatched
  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Equipment Specificationunmatched
  • Fitnessunmatched
  • Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Laboratoryunmatched
  • Machine Vision Inspectionunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
  • Manufacturing Automationunmatched
  • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
  • Manufacturing Systemsunmatched
  • Manufacturing Technologyunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • New Product Planningunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pharmacyunmatched
  • Prescription Drugsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Capabilityunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)unmatched
  • Process Flowunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Procurement Managementunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Production Supportunmatched
  • Production Systemsunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Roboticsunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Solderingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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