Production Engineering Core Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to the Production and Maintenance groups to solve problems related to quality, safety, and productivity.
- Develop & execute plans for manufacturing cost reductions with respect to 5M efficiency, including the adaptation of new technologies into the production process.
- Coordinate the implementation of new products and product engineering changes into mass production.
- Establish, document, and maintain the Process Control Plan outlining product quality requirements, process setting conditions, and validation requirements within the product line of responsibility.
- Make recommendations and provide justification for capital investments to be made in the area of responsibility for improvements in quality, safety and productivity.
- Create specifications for equipment, jigs and processes
- Conduct investigations into product quality issues, supporting root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Develop manufacturing equipment specifications for existing machine modifications and new line introductions.
- Design new and revised processes to meet customer and internal requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and environment.
- Coordinate and manage project schedules for equipment modifications and installations, including management of external equipment suppliers and contractors.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- 0-5 years in Manufacturing Engineering in and Engineering role.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Experience leading projects and CFT's
- Proven development of processes, product and equipment from concept to implementation
- Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products (including Excel, Word, Power Point, & Access) is a must! Other knowledge requirements include robotics programming, PLC programming, AutoCAD, & SolidWorks.
- Experience in successful development of multiple new product launches preferred
- Work experience in manufacturing operations preferred (Automation, Automated vision inspection, Soldering, TIG Welding, or Laser Welding)
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 0-5 years in Manufacturing Engineering or an Engineering role
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
- Experience leading projects and cross-functional teams (CFTs)
- Proven development of processes, product and equipment from concept to implementation
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)
- Robotics programming
- PLC programming
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Experience in successful development of multiple new product launches
- Work experience in manufacturing operations (Automation, Automated vision inspection, Soldering, TIG Welding, or Laser Welding)
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.
