Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with planning and designing manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. Offers suggestions to improve production methods, determine manufacturing capacity and set up production schedules.
- Designs, fabricates, modifies and evaluates manufacturing processes such as machining, assembly. May assist with time and cost estimates.
- Implements approved process improvements to meet quality standards, performs feasibility studies and helps to solve manufacturing problems. Creates necessary documentation and aides in communication to personnel.
- Studies and makes recommendations for manufacturing facility layout regarding items such as sequence of operations, equipment layout and utilization and other related items.
- Ensures that the organization’s processes and equipment comply with all safety laws and regulations.
- Composes test and technical reports. Delivers simple or routine presentations.
- May provide work instructions to technicians.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 0-3+ years relevant experience
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial or other engineering discipline
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent presentation skills
Excellent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership - Excellent problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to address customer issues and partner on resolutions
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to resolve situations while making a point firmly and seeking a positive outcome for both sides
- In-depth understanding and demonstrated competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and reconcile data
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and other engineering software and databases
- Ability to create, read and modify product prints
- Fundamental knowledge of concepts used in Toyota TPS, DENSO TIE and lean manufacturing (Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, JIT, Heijunka, Gemba and others)
- Fundamental knowledge of welding, plating, die-casting, injection molding, stamping/cold forming, heat treatment process, fastener torque and other related skills
- Ability to effectively apply the PDCA process to identify potential process improvements
- Strong project management skills
- Kaizen mindset
- Ability to demonstrate creativity and ingenuity in solving problems in a timely manner
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: $63,000 - $79,000
Skills Required
- 0-3+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial, or another engineering discipline
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Excellent customer service and partnership skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address customer issues
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
- Competency with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze, and reconcile data
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and other engineering software and databases
- Ability to create, read, and modify product prints
- Fundamental knowledge of Toyota TPS, DENSO TIE, and lean manufacturing concepts, including Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, JIT, Heijunka, and Gemba
- Fundamental knowledge of welding, plating, die-casting, injection molding, stamping/cold forming, heat treatment, and fastener torque processes
- Ability to apply the PDCA process for process improvement
- Strong project management skills
- Creativity and ingenuity in solving problems promptly
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.
DENSO Insights
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.
