Industrial Engineer 1

DENSO • Maryville, TN

9h

About The Position

Responsibilities:

Process Analysis & Standardization

• Conduct time studies for Type 1 and Type 3 jobs to capture accurate cycle-time data.
• Develop standardized work instructions based on time study analysis and best practices.
• Perform machine studies to visualize machine cycle times and identify OEE improvement opportunities.

Continuous Improvement / Kaizen

• Generate kaizen ideas derived from time study results, process observations, and data analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (CFTs) to develop kaizen plans, quantify projected impacts, implement changes, and measure results.
• Support and lead productivity improvement efforts across various operations.

Training & Coaching

• Develop coaching and teaching skills to facilitate training sessions related to productivity improvement and production systems.
• Train operators, team leaders, and other stakeholders on standardized work, process improvements, and newly implemented changes.

Process Mapping & Systems Thinking

• Create current-state Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs) to document how material and information move throughout a production or warehouse area.
• Collaborate with leadership to design future-state MIFDs aligned with long-term strategic goals.

Communication & Leadership Engagement

• Prepare and deliver presentations to various levels of leadership to report project status, propose improvements, or seek approval for initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment and support for process changes.
Qualifications:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of standardized work development and continuous improvement principles.
Understanding of kaizen, lean methodologies, and production systems.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all organizational levels.
Ability to coach, teach, and lead training sessions effectively.
Effective cross-functional team collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Proficiency in data analysis and productivity improvement tools.
Willingness to learn on the job to enhance skill to complete responsibilities
Bachelor's in Engineering or related field required
0-3 years of relevant experience
Standard ADA Selection: Warehouse Environment / Office Environment

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of standardized work development and continuous improvement principles.
• Understanding of kaizen, lean methodologies, and production systems.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate to all organizational levels.
• Ability to coach, teach, and lead training sessions effectively.
• Effective cross-functional team collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analysis and productivity improvement tools.
• Willingness to learn on the job to enhance skill to complete responsibilities
• Bachelor's in Engineering or related field required
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Standard ADA Selection: Warehouse Environment / Office Environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies for Type 1 and Type 3 jobs to capture accurate cycle-time data.
• Develop standardized work instructions based on time study analysis and best practices.
• Perform machine studies to visualize machine cycle times and identify OEE improvement opportunities.
• Generate kaizen ideas derived from time study results, process observations, and data analysis.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (CFTs) to develop kaizen plans, quantify projected impacts, implement changes, and measure results.
• Support and lead productivity improvement efforts across various operations.
• Develop coaching and teaching skills to facilitate training sessions related to productivity improvement and production systems.
• Train operators, team leaders, and other stakeholders on standardized work, process improvements, and newly implemented changes.
• Create current-state Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs) to document how material and information move throughout a production or warehouse area.
• Collaborate with leadership to design future-state MIFDs aligned with long-term strategic goals.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to various levels of leadership to report project status, propose improvements, or seek approval for initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders across departments to ensure alignment and support for process changes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level