The Process Engineer 1 will work within the Production Engineering FA department to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive electronic products. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to launch new equipment, resolve production issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- New product planning, Introduction, trials preparation and documentation
- Production capacity studies, line layouts, cycle time studies, processing cost studies
- Process Design and development
- Prototype and Design validation testing
- New equipment specification development, installation and training
- New equipment budgetary planning, quotation, procurement, and project management
- Production lines support
- Manufacturing manual process automation (vision guided robotics and others)
- Process improvement and machine optimization as well as process optimization
- Product defects root cause analysis, investigation and countermeasure development
- Support process documentation (PFMEA, PCS, Process Flows, policies, etc.) for IATF certifications
- Other responsibilities as required
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
- 0-5+ years of related experience
- Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplined cross-functional team in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to successfully manage several tasks or projects at once
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%
- Willingness to work periodic overtime, as required
- Possess and demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think 'outside the box' and develop clever, unique solutions to problems
- Willingness to interface and collaborate with other departments to help reach overall DENSO and Production Engineering or Project goals.
- Demonstrate initiative by investigating outside own areas for given tasks and by helping others
- Demonstrate ownership of responsible areas through committed actions and responses
- Ability to develop and closely follow schedules and due dates
- Willingness to contribute opinion and feedback in various meetings and situations
- Possess and Demonstrate a Positive attitude and outlook
- Demonstrated drive to achieve results
- Ability to adapt to ever changing work requirements, tasks, and environments
- Ability to maintain and promote a safe and clean working environment
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
- Develop and validate manufacturing processes for new automotive electronic products.
- Plan and execute equipment launches, including installation, qualification, and hand‑over to operations.
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues on the shop floor and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to improve production efficiency.
- Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Support root‑cause investigations and implement preventive measures.
- Collaborate with design engineering to ensure manufacturability of product designs.
- Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
- Monitor key process metrics and generate performance reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in automotive electronics manufacturing or related industry.
- Knowledge of process development, equipment qualification, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CAD or statistical software is a plus.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain any required certifications or clearances.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 0-5+ years of related experience; the detailed qualifications specify 0-2 years in automotive electronics manufacturing or a related industry.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.
- Willingness to work periodic overtime as required.
- Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of process development, equipment qualification, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain any required certifications or clearances.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Experience with CAD or statistical software.
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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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.
