Process Engineer 2

DENSO • Maryville, TN

3d • $83,000 - $104,000

About The Position

As a Logistics Process Engineer at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN), you will lead projects to improve safety, labor efficiency, and space utilization across warehouse and material-handling operations. This includes evaluating and implementing automation such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS).

You will lead and support new process development, kaizen and other continuous-improvement work, space planning, capacity enhancements, facility layout, simulation, equipment and tool design, and capital improvement projects. The role works across logistics and related functions to integrate new technologies and ensure smooth implementation.

The position requires following DENSO safety standards, protocols, and industry best practices, including Contractor Safety. Logistics Engineering team members must achieve and maintain DENSO Level 3 Safety Observer status. Domestic and international travel of up to 10% and periodic overtime are expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program; an Associate’s degree plus equivalent work experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience; co-op experience will be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks 3D modeling software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience defining equipment acceptance criteria and test plans, with working knowledge of common manufacturing equipment.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage several projects at once, prioritize, and develop and follow schedules and due dates.
• Creative problem-solving skills and adaptability in complex, changing environments with limited precedent.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%, and to work periodic overtime.
• Must achieve and maintain DENSO Level 3 Safety Observer status.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control Plans.
• Automotive manufacturing experience and knowledge of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles.
• Familiarity with DENSO Production Engineering policies, procedures, and terminology.
• Drive to learn and master new methods and technology.
• Willingness to build and strengthen partnerships inside and outside the organization.
• Respect for the perspectives, ideas, and experiences of all people, and ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Commitment to a safe and clean workplace and to sustainability through greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and introduce AGVs, AMRs, and ASRS to improve labor and space efficiency.
• Develop specifications, installation plans, and training plans for new equipment and material-handling systems.
• Manage logistics projects with internal and external customers and contractors, from budgetary planning and quotation through procurement, design review, implementation, process validation, and sustainment.
• Lead and support capital improvement projects.
• Analyze data, perform cycle time analyses, and complete capacity studies to evaluate current and future warehouse and conveyance operations.
• Design, maintain, and optimize warehouse facility layouts and space plans.
• Design equipment and tools for logistics operations.
• Build and run simulations to test process and layout changes.
• Identify cost-reduction and process-improvement opportunities within logistics operations.
• Evaluate and enhance the safety of logistics processes and equipment.
• Assess the environmental impact and energy efficiency of logistics activities.
• Partner with Logistics, Logistics Maintenance, IT/IoT, Safety/Health/Environment, Facilities, Purchasing, and DENSO North American functional teams to integrate new technologies and ensure smooth implementation.
• Align locally and with other DENSO sites in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan as needed.
• Prepare reports and presentation materials as requested.
• Follow DENSO safety standards and protocols and industry best practices, including Contractor Safety.
• Achieve and maintain DENSO Level 3 Safety Observer status.
• Perform other duties as business needs require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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.
• No-cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
• Optional insurance programs such as 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 (varies by location).
• Cafeteria and food markets (varies by location).
• Onsite health clinic and pharmacy (varies by location).
• Relocation assistance for candidates residing 50 or more miles from the work location.

What This Job Offers

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