Process Engineer 1

The Process Engineer 1 will work within the Production Engineering FA department to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for automotive electronic products. This role involves collaborating with cross‑functional teams to launch new equipment, resolve production issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.

**An updated resume is required for consideration**

Key Responsibilities:

- New product planning, Introduction, trials preparation and documentation
- Production capacity studies, line layouts, cycle time studies, processing cost studies
- Process Design and development
- Prototype and Design validation testing
- New equipment specification development, installation and training
- New equipment budgetary planning, quotation, procurement, and project management
- Production lines support
- Manufacturing manual process automation (vision guided robotics and others)
- Process improvement and machine optimization as well as process optimization
- Product defects root cause analysis, investigation and countermeasure development
- Support process documentation (PFMEA, PCS, Process Flows, policies, etc.) for IATF certifications
- Other responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
- 0-5+ years of related experience
- Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplined cross-functional team in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to successfully manage several tasks or projects at once
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10%
- Willingness to work periodic overtime, as required
- Possess and demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think 'outside the box' and develop clever, unique solutions to problems
- Willingness to interface and collaborate with other departments to help reach overall DENSO and Production Engineering or Project goals.
- Demonstrate initiative by investigating outside own areas for given tasks and by helping others
- Demonstrate ownership of responsible areas through committed actions and responses
- Ability to develop and closely follow schedules and due dates
- Willingness to contribute opinion and feedback in various meetings and situations
- Possess and Demonstrate a Positive attitude and outlook
- Demonstrated drive to achieve results
- Ability to adapt to ever changing work requirements, tasks, and environments
- Ability to maintain and promote a safe and clean working environment

Eligibility:

- Lateral/Promotional Moves: Associates applying to job postings can only move laterally between roles, unless promoting to a Leadership or Project Manager role. Lateral: Specialist -> Specialist
- Promotional: Adv. Specialist -> Manager or Project Manager

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 0–2 years of experience in automotive electronics manufacturing or related industry.
- Knowledge of process development, equipment qualification, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with CAD or statistical software is a plus.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain any required certifications or clearances.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.