Process Engineer 4

Denso • Maryville, TN

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About The Position

The E4 Automation Engineer – Autonomous Manufacturing is a senior, hands-on technical contributor who designs, builds, integrates, debugs, commissions, and deploys autonomous manufacturing systems within DENSO North America manufacturing and logistics operations. The role is closely involved in factory-floor execution and owns autonomous subsystems from concept through stable production, translating North American standards and architectures into operational, repeatable systems.

The engineer develops tactical plans that support the long-term Autonomous Manufacturing roadmap, evaluates processes at affiliate plants, supports governance-policy implementation, and develops reusable automation subsystems and deployment standards. The position pilots technologies such as robotics, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and MES/ERP integration, and resolves complex integration issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, safety, software, and data domains.

The role provides technical support across business units and affiliates, collaborates with affiliate engineering teams, and connects affiliate operations with the North American strategy team. It also applies lean methodologies and monitors post-implementation performance to help achieve return-on-investment, productivity, competitiveness, and standardization goals. An updated resume is required for consideration.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or another engineering role.
• Knowledge and experience in applicable manufacturing processes and related process equipment.
• Strong knowledge of the theory of the applicable process and the ability to apply process setup and management to achieve high quality and output.
• Updated resume required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage year-over-year tactical plans supporting the long-term Autonomous Manufacturing roadmap.
• Translate North American technical standards and system architectures into executable designs and deployments at affiliate sites.
• Ensure tactical initiatives support competitiveness goals in productivity, cost, and lead-time reduction.
• Conduct process studies and validations at affiliate plants; identify competitiveness gaps and propose corrective measures aligned with governance standards.
• Document and share process-study findings to support continuous improvement and standardization.
• Support the rollout of governance policies by training affiliate teams and promoting consistent application across manufacturing environments.
• Provide feedback to E5 leadership on policy effectiveness and site challenges.
• Develop and validate reusable subsystem designs, documentation, and deployment playbooks.
• Pilot emerging technologies, including robotics, AMRs, and MES/ERP integration.
• Resolve complex integration issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, safety, software, and data domains.
• Validate and standardize manufacturing and supply-chain automation solutions across affiliates, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and reusability.
• Provide execution and technical support across multiple business units and affiliates.
• Collaborate with affiliate engineering teams to align tactical plans with regional competitiveness objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between affiliate operations and the North American strategy team.
• Apply lean methodologies to eliminate waste and strengthen competitiveness.
• Monitor post-implementation performance against ROI, productivity, and standardization goals, and recommend adjustments based on performance data.

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, accidental death and dismemberment (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: Senior