Process Engineer 1

Denso•Maryville, TN

About The Position

The Process Engineer provides technical support to Production and Maintenance to address quality, safety, and productivity issues. The role develops and executes manufacturing cost-reduction plans focused on 5M efficiency and adapts new technologies into production processes. It coordinates new-product and product-engineering-change implementation in mass production, and establishes and maintains Process Control Plans that specify product quality requirements, process settings, and validation requirements. The engineer develops equipment, jig, and process specifications; investigates product-quality issues; and supports root-cause analysis and corrective actions. The role designs new or revised processes to meet customer and internal requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and environment. It also recommends and justifies capital investments, develops specifications for equipment modifications and new production lines, and manages schedules for equipment modifications and installations, including external suppliers and contractors. An updated resume is required for consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
0–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering in an engineering role.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
Experience leading projects and cross-functional teams (CFTs).
Demonstrated development of processes, products, and equipment from concept through implementation.
Analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Knowledge of robotics programming, PLC programming, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
An updated resume is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience successfully developing multiple new-product launches.
Work experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in automation, automated vision inspection, soldering, TIG welding, or laser welding.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance to resolve quality, safety, and productivity problems.
Develop and execute manufacturing cost-reduction plans focused on 5M efficiency, including adapting new technologies to production processes.
Coordinate implementation of new products and product engineering changes in mass production.
Establish, document, and maintain Process Control Plans covering product quality requirements, process settings, and validation requirements.
Recommend and justify capital investments to improve quality, safety, and productivity.
Create specifications for equipment, jigs, and processes.
Investigate product-quality issues and support root-cause analysis and corrective-action implementation.
Develop manufacturing equipment specifications for existing machine modifications and new line introductions.
Design new and revised processes to meet customer and internal requirements for quality, cost, delivery, and environment.
Coordinate and manage project schedules for equipment modifications and installations, including external equipment suppliers and contractors.

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 (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.