DENSO · 8 hours ago
Process Engineer 4
Maryville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $134K/yr
8+ years expDENSO is an automotive components manufacturer focused on Autonomous Manufacturing. The E4 Process Engineer is responsible for developing and executing tactical initiatives to enhance manufacturing competitiveness through innovative strategies and governance policies.
AutomotiveManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Develop and manage year-over-year tactical plans to support the long-term Autonomous Manufacturing roadmap
Translate NA technical standards and system architectures into executable designs and deployments at affiliate sites
Ensure tactical initiatives contribute to competitiveness goals in productivity, cost, and lead-time reduction
Conduct process studies and validations at affiliate plants
Identify competitiveness gaps and propose corrective measures to align with governance standards
Document and share findings to inform continuous improvement and standardization
Support rollout of governance policies by training affiliate teams on requirements and processes
Ensure consistent application of policies across diverse manufacturing environments
Provide feedback to E5 leadership on policy effectiveness and site challenges
Develop and validate reusable subsystem designs, documentation, and deployment playbooks for standardization
Pilot emerging technologies such as robotics, AMRs, and MES/ERP integration
Resolve complex integration issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, safety, software, and data domains
Validate and standardize manufacturing & supply chain automation solutions across affiliates
Ensure interoperability, scalability, and reusability of new technologies
Provide execution and technical support across multiple business units and affiliates
Collaborate with affiliate engineering teams to align tactical plans with regional competitiveness objectives
Act as a liaison between affiliate operations and the NA strategy team
Use lean methodologies to eliminate waste and strengthen competitiveness
Monitor post-implementation performance to ensure ROI, productivity, and standardization goals are achieved
Recommend adjustments to tactical execution based on performance data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; Master's preferred
8+ years in manufacturing, logistics, or advanced automation with proven leadership in strategic program development and governance
Strong knowledge of automation technologies, robotics, and digital integration
Ability to manage tactical projects with cross-functional teams
Proven skills in process evaluation, standardization, and validation
Effective communicator across diverse stakeholders (affiliate engineers, managers, NA leadership)
Preferred
Familiarity with AI-based vision inspection and autonomous manufacturing technologies
Experience supporting multi-site rollouts of standardized processes or systems
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification
Demonstrated interest in innovation and applied R&D within manufacturing environments
Benefits
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)
Company
DENSO
Denso is a supplier of advanced automotive technology.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$49.17MKey Investors
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
2022-11-09Post Ipo Debt· $49.17M
2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Akio Shikamura
Senior Executive Director
Akio Tajima
Senior Executive Director
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