The Quality Engineering Specialist will support processes in quality engineering and customer interactions on the DENSO Maryville campus. In particular, the Quality Engineering Specialist will support Cockpit and ADAS divisions including related manufacturing products and processes.
The level of this position is flexible based on the candidate identified.
Responsibilities:
- Customer related Quality Engineering
- New product launch development – PPAP, APQP, PA, etc.
- Change management and validation plan development including process change requests and customer approval
- Responsible for maintaining the quality of products produced for our customers per DENSO quality standards
- Monitoring, development, and systems management for quality products
- Support problem investigation at our customers - zero-mile customer returns, warranty returns, in process failures, etc.
- Provide engineering support to inspection departments
- Support customer and internal cross functional groups for overall quality improvement activities
- Assist in judging parts against established visual/functional standards
- Must be able to recognize quality trends and act accordingly
- Obtain and maintain open communication with customers and internally within DENSO worldwide to accurately/promptly communicate quality issues for quick resolution
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related technical field
- 0-5+ years of related experience
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: $80,000 - $110,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related technical field
- 0-5+ years of related experience
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.
