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Job Description Job Summary: In this position, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations by spearheading transformative projects that enhance safety, optimize efficiency, and position us as an industry leader in logistics automation. The Logistics Automation Engineer is responsible for leading and/or supporting: New process development in the areas of material storage and conveyance, inventory management, transportation, etc. AIV Projects (Automated Industrial Vehicle) Logistics process automation (De-pallatizing, Palletizing, Auto forklift, Auto truck load, etc...) Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Facility planning Simulation The position is a part of NAPIC (North America Production Innovation Center) team working out of DMTN Maryville facility, and will report to a Manager located at Maryville, TN. Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluate innovative technologies such as automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous...

Job Description Job Summary: Under limited supervision, drives strategic process excellence initiatives that support the plant's mid-term roadmap for productivity, rationalization through automation, and lead time reduction. Evaluates the 3-5 year target plant image to understand and identify systemic gaps in processes, technology, and operational capabilities. Identifies, benchmarks, and implements global best practices in material handling automation, digital operations, and manufacturing process optimization. Leads cross-functional teams to evaluate new solutions, conduct pilots, validate impact, and integrate successful initiatives into the plant's operating system. Acts as a strategic advisor and subject-matter expert on transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with plant, regional, and global process excellence strategies by effectively incorporating EF principles. This role will require domestic and international travel approximately 10% of the time. Strategic...

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities: Apply your process knowledge and problem-solving skills to resolve quality issues through root cause identification and countermeasure Apply your part and process knowledge to promote optimized part and process design to meet quality and cost targets Use your critical eye as you audit new and current suppliers to confirm their quality systems meet DENSO and IATF standards Apply your project management skills to manage supplier new part and process change activities to meet quality and timing requirements Collaborate with other DENSO teams to develop creative solutions to ensure parts meet process and customer requirements Interact with supplier and DENSO executives through daily communications, reports, and presentations Requires some domestic and international travel Required Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related degree 3+ years of direct experience required A combination of degree and...

Job Description Job Summary: Under limited supervision, designs, develops, and deploys AI-based vision systems to improve manufacturing and assembly processes across North America. Utilizes advanced machine learning and computer vision techniques to enhance production quality, robustness, and efficiency. Collaborates closely with a cross-functional Manufacturing affiliate network through the AI Vision Inspection Council, serving as a technical contributor and subject-matter expert to identify, test, validate, and standardize AI vision technologies. Supports capability development within Manufacturing affiliates through structured training, knowledge transfer, and implementation guidance. Self-starter capable of managing multiple initiatives with minimal direction while coordinating regionally aligned AI vision strategies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: System Development: Design, develop, and deploy AI-based vision systems for manufacturing and automation...

Job Description Responsibilities: Process Analysis & Standardization • Conduct time studies for Type 1 and Type 3 jobs to capture accurate cycle-time data. • Develop standardized work instructions based on time study analysis and best practices. • Perform machine studies to visualize machine cycle times and identify OEE improvement opportunities. Continuous Improvement / Kaizen • Generate kaizen ideas derived from time study results, process observations, and data analysis. • Partner with cross-functional teams (CFTs) to develop kaizen plans, quantify projected impacts, implement changes, and measure results. • Support and lead productivity improvement efforts across various operations. Training & Coaching • Develop coaching and teaching skills to facilitate training sessions related to productivity improvement and production systems. • Train operators, team leaders, and other stakeholders on standardized work, process improvements, and newly implemented changes....

Job Description Responsibilities: Process Analysis & Standardization • Conduct time studies for Type 1 and Type 3 jobs to capture accurate cycle-time data. • Develop standardized work instructions based on time study analysis and best practices. • Perform machine studies to visualize machine cycle times and identify OEE improvement opportunities. Continuous Improvement / Kaizen • Generate kaizen ideas derived from time study results, process observations, and data analysis. • Partner with cross-functional teams (CFTs) to develop kaizen plans, quantify projected impacts, implement changes, and measure results. • Support and lead productivity improvement efforts across various operations. Training & Coaching • Develop coaching and teaching skills to facilitate training sessions related to productivity improvement and production systems. • Train operators, team leaders, and other stakeholders on standardized work, process improvements, and newly implemented changes....

Job Description Job Summary: The E4 Process Engineer - Autonomous Manufacturing Tactical Planning & Execution is responsible for developing and executing tactical initiatives that support DENSO North America's Autonomous Manufacturing Strategy. This role focuses on driving execution across manufacturing affiliates to improve NA manufacturing competitiveness through the principles of Connected, Flexible, and Lean. The E4 collaborates closely with the E5 strategist and affiliate teams, ensuring governance policies are implemented, processes are evaluated, and new technologies are piloted, validated, and standardized for broad adoption. Travel across North America is expected (10-20%). Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Tactical Planning & Execution Develop and manage year-over-year tactical plans to support the long-term Autonomous Manufacturing roadmap. Translate NA technical standards and system architectures into executable designs and deployments at...

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Provides support in the planning and preparation of production schedules, which may include formulating and analyzing short- and long-range production plans, maintaining parts inventory, and coordinating new product launch activities, engineering changes, and new business activities in order to ensure that manufactured products are made in an efficient and timely manner, customer requirements are maintained, and shipment dates are met. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides support for Production Control activities, which may include monitoring work-in-progress, maintaining and developing Production Control systems, troubleshooting issues pertaining to Production Control systems and activities and developing appropriate countermeasures, coordinating scheduling of engineering changes and new product activities, reading drawings, understanding Engineering Change documents and conducting parts shortage investigations. Negotiates complex situations with...

Job Description Job Description: Under moderate supervision, executes purchases of assigned commodities. Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes factors driving market price, evaluates and compares current price to market, as well as other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest. Interprets inventory targets, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization's current and anticipated demand for goods and services. Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities....

Job Description Duties and Responsibilities: Overall lead for controls engineering for HVAC Final Assembly Daily production support for across HVAC Final Assembly. Develop kaizen activities driven by Safety, Quality, and Productivity. Equipment/machine procurement for HVAC assembly. Project management (schedule development and budget tracking). Support company and departmental G&O's (safety, quality, efficiency, cost reduction, environmental and delivery). Equipment specification, justification, installation, testing, buyoff, process validation & capability. Lead planning and equipment/machine install events, support equipment training, line-off, and document buy-off condition incorporating ergo, safety and spare parts. Provide regular updates to management on key projects. Understand machine operation and make suggestions to improve machine operation ratios, net operator time and product flow. Communication between support departments for open items. (Design,...

Job Description Job Summary: In this position, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations by spearheading transformative projects that enhance safety, optimize efficiency, and position us as an industry leader in logistics automation. The Logistics Process Engineer is responsible for leading and/or supporting: New process development and process kaizen/optimization in the areas of material storage and conveyance, inventory management, transportation, etc. Space planning Capacity enhancements Safety evaluation/enhancement Facility layout Simulation Equipment/tool design Capital improvement projects This includes the evaluation and introduction of innovative technologies such as automated guided vehicles (AGV), autonomous mobile robots (AMR), and automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to improve labor and space efficiency. Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluate innovative technologies such as automated guided vehicles...

Job Description Job Summary: Automation Design & Implementation Design and implement automated solutions, including robotics, conveyors, vision systems, AIV/AGV routes, machine interfaces, and process control systems. Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, motion controllers, and related automation equipment. Create system layouts, wiring diagrams, process flows, and integration documentation. Lead automation commissioning, testing, and validation activities. Process Improvement & Optimization Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for automation or semi-automation. Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance safety. Optimize cycle times, material flow, and equipment uptime through data analysis and root-cause problem solving. Project Management Manage automation projects from concept through full deployment. Develop project timelines, budgets, ROI calculations,...

Job Description Job Summary: DENSO, a global leader in automotive manufacturing and technology, is looking for talented individuals with a passion for leading others as an Engineering Manager in our Production Engineering department. The Production Engineering Manager will oversee daily administration & management of department staff. This individual will be responsible for the oversight & direction of department output and other various tasks. Job Responsibilities: Assign resources and set priority to meet company KPI's Mentor and train associates to further develop talent Coordinate with other departments to clear obstacles and achieve goals. Manage engineering associates performing the following activities: Troubleshoots production processes to identify the root cause of problems and designs, develops, and implements appropriate countermeasures to improve quality, productivity, and safety. May develop, design, test, and implement line modifications...

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Appraises technological developments and investigates the feasibility of applying new techniques and processes to the organization. Prepares cost estimates and written technical proposals. • Integrates equipment and material capabilities to meet process module target specifications and technology target specifications. Pilots prototypes and scale-up prototypes to test for manufacturing and quality issues. • Creates automation and machine design requirements including 3D drawing design, wiring, programming, safety features and sourcing. Troubleshoots and diagnoses design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies to proactively recommend revisions and/or improvements. • Troubleshoots legacy processes and equipment and works with Maintenance, IT and Quality Engineering to support processes. • Collaborates with other process engineers and/or departments to work on assigned steps of departmental or organizational projects....