Process Engineer 1

DENSO•Statesville, NC

1d•$63,000 - $79,000

About The Position

The Process Engineer 1 assists in planning and designing manufacturing processes in an industrial plant and recommends ways to improve production methods, manufacturing capacity, and production schedules. The role designs, fabricates, modifies, and evaluates processes such as machining and assembly, and may assist with time and cost estimates. The position implements approved process improvements to meet quality standards, conducts feasibility studies, helps resolve manufacturing problems, and prepares documentation and communications for personnel. It also studies and recommends manufacturing facility layouts, including operational sequencing, equipment layout, and utilization. The Process Engineer ensures processes and equipment comply with applicable safety laws and regulations, prepares test and technical reports, delivers routine presentations, and may provide work instructions to technicians. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

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 skills and ability to approach business relationships as partnerships.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to address customer issues and collaborate on resolutions.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent negotiation skills and ability to resolve situations firmly while seeking positive outcomes for both sides.
In-depth understanding and demonstrated competency using 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, including Kanban, Kaizen, Jidoka, JIT, Heijunka, and Gemba.
Fundamental knowledge of welding, plating, die-casting, injection molding, stamping/cold forming, heat treatment, fastener torque, and 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.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and designing manufacturing processes in an industrial plant.
Recommend improvements to production methods, manufacturing capacity, and production schedules.
Design, fabricate, modify, and evaluate manufacturing processes such as machining and assembly; may assist with time and cost estimates.
Implement approved process improvements to meet quality standards, conduct feasibility studies, and help solve manufacturing problems.
Create necessary documentation and communicate information to personnel.
Study and recommend manufacturing facility layouts, including sequence of operations, equipment layout, and utilization.
Ensure organizational processes and equipment comply with safety laws and regulations.
Compose test and technical reports and deliver simple or routine presentations.
Provide work instructions to technicians as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
401(k) 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.
No-cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
Optional insurance programs, including legal, identity theft, and critical illness coverage.
Tuition reimbursement.
Career development and ongoing training.
Employee assistance program.
Employee spotlight and recognition program.
Volunteer opportunities.
Onsite fitness center, varying by location.
Cafeteria and food markets, varying by location.
Onsite health clinic and pharmacy, varying by location.
Relocation assistance for candidates residing 50 or more miles from the work location.