Process Engineer 3

Denso • Maryville, TN

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About The Position

The Process Engineer 3 is responsible for quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects, from collecting and analyzing current-state data through developing and implementing improvement ideas. The role includes project management for projects ranging from small line kaizen activities to full automated line installations. Responsibilities span project specifications, schedules, budgets, approval documentation, design where applicable, purchase orders, fabrication, machine run-off, installation, and confirmation of results. The engineer works with PE, MT, PR, QA, and outside vendors as needed, and oversees stabilization after mass production begins until targets are achieved.

The role provides engineering support to Relay and Air Bag production lines, including operation ratio improvement, shortstop reduction, defect and process troubleshooting, machine troubleshooting, and root-cause and corrective-measure development. The engineer also supports Production Engineering projects such as engineering changes, new products, component localization, process development and confirmation, new-tooling part confirmation, replacement of obsolete machine components, and line improvements.

The engineer is the primary person responsible for vision system management and modification, maintains machine and tooling drawings and related files, and maintains process documentation including Process Control Sheets, PFMEA, Part Master Sheets, and Process Flow Charts. The position also assists with new technology reviews and department road map development, and performs other general Production Engineering tasks and technical reporting. An updated resume is required for consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or another related technical field; a combination of degree and related experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to solve problems and work with Production, QA, and MT to improve quality and productivity.
• An updated resume is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• I-cad experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects, including collection and analysis of current-state data and development of improvement ideas.
• Manage projects through specification creation, scheduling, budgeting, approval documentation, design where applicable, purchase-order issuance, fabrication management, machine run-off, installation, and confirmation.
• Coordinate with PE, MT, PR, QA, and outside vendors as applicable to support complete installations.
• Oversee stabilization activities after projects enter mass production until targets are achieved.
• Provide line support for Relay and Air Bag lines, including operation ratio improvement and shortstop (Chokotei) reduction.
• Troubleshoot defects and processes with PR, and troubleshoot machine issues with PR and MT.
• Develop root-cause analyses and corrective measures for defects and machine breakdowns, including troubleshooting guides where applicable.
• Work with Production, QA, and MT to improve quality and productivity.
• Support PE department projects, including engineering changes, new products, component localization, process development or confirmation with data, confirmation of parts from new tooling, replacement of obsolete machine components, and line improvements (Kaizen).
• Manage and modify vision systems as the primary responsible person.
• Maintain machine and tooling drawings, including creating and revising drawings, communicating updates to affected departments, and updating production-floor and spare-parts drawing files.
• Maintain Process Control Sheets, PFMEA, Part Master Sheets, and Process Flow Charts.
• Assist with new technology reviews and department road map development.
• Perform other general Production Engineering tasks and technical reporting.

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, 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 (varies by location).
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location).
• Onsite health clinic and pharmacy (vary 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