DENSO

TIE Engineer 1

DENSO  •  $72k - $92k/yr  •  Maryville, TN (Onsite)  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

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Total Industrial Engineer Core Responsibilities

  • Champion the implementation of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles throughout the manufacturing plant to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting time studies and process observations to identify productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction opportunities.
  • Analyze manual and automated assembly processes to optimize labor utilization, equipment performance, workflow design, and manufacturing throughput.
  • Develop standardized work procedures, production balancing strategies, and takt-time-based manufacturing processes to support operational excellence objectives.
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve production and conveyance systems to reduce lead time, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
  • Create visual management systems and production controls that enable rapid identification of process abnormalities, bottlenecks, and performance gaps.
  • Utilize TPS tools, including creating Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs), implementing kaizen, applying problem-solving methodologies, and conducting root cause analysis to drive sustainable process improvements.
  • Partner with Production, Logistics, Process Engineering, and Logistics Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects that support plant objectives.
  • Analyze manufacturing data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes by evaluating impacts on workflow, labor requirements, material flow, and production capacity.
  • Facilitate employee training and coaching on TPS principles and continuous improvement practices to foster a culture of manufacturing excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • 0-5 years in Industrial Engineering and or similar Engineering role.
  • Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office products (primarily Excel and Power Point).

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: $72,000 - $92,000

DENSO

About DENSO

DENSO is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers with a 75-year history of providing advanced automotive systems and technology to automakers worldwide. While our products are featured on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today, we're also looking to innovate beyond automotive so we can maximize how we support the evolving needs of society.

Globally, we have 158,000 employees, including 27,000+ in North America, working together every day to pursue our Two Great Causes:

Green -- which represents our goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035 through our products, processes and facilities; and

Peace of Mind -- which focuses on developing solutions for safer and more seamless experiences across society.

Together, they help us pursue our mission of contributing to a better world.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Southfield, Michigan
Year Founded
1947
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