Process Engineer 2

DENSO Career ConnectionBattle Creek, MichiganOn-siteFull-timeSenior, 5–8 yearsListed 16 hours ago

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About this role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead leak & scrap reduction, and brazing operations
- New‑product launches, and continuous‑improvement initiatives
- Responsible for driving leak‑ and scrap‑reduction programs, overseeing brazing processes, and leading new‑product introductions from quotation through APQP implementation
- Develop manufacturing processes, design jigs and equipment using CAD, manage project budgets and schedules
- Evaluate emerging technologies to enhance production efficiency while upholding DENSO’s safety and quality standards

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership
- Good problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to address customer issues and partner on resolutions
- Good analytical skills
- good negotiation skills and an ability to resolve situations while maintaining a point firmly and seeking a positive outcome for both sides
- Intermediate understanding and demonstrated competency in working with computer software in mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and reconcile data
- Ability to comprehend and apply the PDCA process so identify potential process

Benefits Summary:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, 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
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary: $81,000 - $101,000

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline.
- 2+ years of production or process engineering experience in automotive or HVAC manufacturing.
- Hands‑on experience with brazing operations, equipment, and process qualification.
- Proven track record of leading leak‑ and scrap‑reduction projects.
- Experience managing new‑product launches, APQP, and project budgets/schedules.
- Proficiency with CAD software for jig and equipment design.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred) and statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP).
- Strong problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities across cross‑functional groups.
- Commitment to safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.