JOB DESCRIPTION
The Total Industrial Engineer supports the plant's leadership in achieving financial and operational targets. Leads cross-functional team to implement continuous improvement activities following TPS principles.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and expand TPS activity to visualize production progress and improve GENBA management throughout kaizen.
- Develop and implement KAIZEN plans to eliminate waste based on JIT techniques to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
- Introduce JIT tools and TPS principles from the design phase of product and processes to realize quick target achievement and future kaizen potential.
- Challenge and identify areas to kaizen the job’s processes and systems.
- Develop kaizen leaders in the plant to increase TPS knowledge throughout the organization.
- Promote and initiate TPS learning through one-on-one coaching and teaching.
- Work with project partners to move projects through the project's life cycle while verifying and validating impact and results.
- Create and revisit Standardized Work documents to meet production areas' KPIs.
- Design manufacturing processes by visualizing the material and information flow of products.
- Manage multiple different projects deadlines and deliverables.
- Facilitate Continuous Improvement training on different TPS concepts.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive implementation of kaizen.
- Identify areas of need to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and reduce lead time.
- Develop and design tools, jigs, flow racks, and other improvement items to resolve manufacturing problems and improve PR (Production Ratio)
- Partner with production leaders and operators to generate and implement kaizen ideas.
- Lead through influence to implement own cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop and prepare presentations to all levels of management including executive monthly Excellent Factory meeting
- Write and present A3 reports summarizing completed projects.
- Periodic training and benchmarking trips to affiliated companies.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- High motivation and energy towards continuous improvement.
- Must be flexible to change projects and have the ability to multi-task as priorities change.
- Be flexible with working hours, as needed, to support project coverage and base month’s activities, including weekends periodically.
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: $70,000 - $87,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
- High motivation and energy toward continuous improvement
- Flexibility to change projects and multitask as priorities change
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including periodic weekends, as needed for project coverage and activities
DENSO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DENSO and has not been reviewed or approved by DENSO.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs through a major carrier, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition programs bundled with enrollment. On‑site family health centers at select locations add convenient primary care and pharmacy access for eligible members.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program uses automatic enrollment with a straightforward dollar‑for‑dollar company match on initial contributions and an annual true‑up via a recognized recordkeeper. Auto‑increase and the potential for discretionary employer contributions reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives can reduce medical premiums, and resources span musculoskeletal care, weight management, digestive health, and behavioral health at no additional cost when enrolled. Site‑based amenities like on‑site care, fitness options, and tuition reimbursement expand lifestyle value where available.
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What We Do
DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society. Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes: Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society. Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.
