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Total Industrial Engineer Core Responsibilities
- Champion the implementation of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles throughout the manufacturing plant to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting time studies and process observations to identify productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction opportunities.
- Analyze manual and automated assembly processes to optimize labor utilization, equipment performance, workflow design, and manufacturing throughput.
- Develop standardized work procedures, production balancing strategies, and takt-time-based manufacturing processes to support operational excellence objectives.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve production and conveyance systems to reduce lead time, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
- Create visual management systems and production controls that enable rapid identification of process abnormalities, bottlenecks, and performance gaps.
- Utilize TPS tools, including creating Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs), implementing kaizen, applying problem-solving methodologies, and conducting root cause analysis to drive sustainable process improvements.
- Partner with Production, Logistics, Process Engineering, and Logistics Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects that support plant objectives.
- Analyze manufacturing data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and recommend corrective actions.
- Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes by evaluating impacts on workflow, labor requirements, material flow, and production capacity.
- Facilitate employee training and coaching on TPS principles and continuous improvement practices to foster a culture of manufacturing excellence.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- 0-5 years in Industrial Engineering and or similar Engineering role.
- Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of MS Office products (primarily Excel and Power Point).
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: $72,000 - $92,000
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 0–5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or a similar Engineering role
- Analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
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.
