Process Engineer 1

About the company

DENSO

Automotive · 10,001+ employees

What you'll do

• New product planning, introduction, trial preparation, and documentation
• Production capacity studies, line layouts, cycle time studies, processing cost studies
• New equipment specification development, installation and training
• New equipment budget planning, quotation, procurement, and project management
• Manufacturing manual process automation (vision guided robotics and others)
• Lead and support production line continuous improvement initiatives
• Process improvement, machine optimization, and automation feasibility
• Lead or support root cause analysis and countermeasure development for product and process issues
• Create and Maintain process documentation (PFMEA, PCS, Process Flows, policies, etc.) in support of IATF
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline), or equivalent practical experience
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Willingness to work on the factory floor and engage directly with manufacturing processes and equipment
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with the ability to take direction, set priorities, and follow through on commitments
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, develop countermeasures, and learn from results
• Self-motivated and adaptable; eager to learn new technologies, methods, and processes in a changing manufacturing environment
• Ability to plan work, manage schedules, and meet project deadlines
• Willingness to share ideas, provide feedback, and contribute constructively in team and technical discussions
• Demonstrates ownership, professionalism, and a positive attitude toward continuous improvement
• Commitment to safety and quality as top priorities
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to ~10%) and to support periodic overtime during key milestones such as new line installations
• Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial education/background
• Hands‑on technical or manufacturing engineering experience, demonstrated through production support, process development, equipment, automation, or related engineering work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Familiarity with 3D and 2D CAD (e.g. SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools)
• Ability to read and understand product drawings.
• Work experience that demonstrated the ability to solve problems, learn, and actively adapt
• Experience may include deep expertise in a specific manufacturing area or broad exposure across multiple processes and systems.
• Practical experience of manufacturing technologies to leverage for safety, quality, productivity, or cost improvement including:Automated or robotic assembly
• Screw tightening
• Soldering, gel or sealant application
• Automated machine vision inspection
• Familiarity with basic manufacturing concepts such as PFMEA, SPC, process documentation, or standard work
• Exposure to manufacturing data, analytics, equipment connectivity, and process visibility

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