Process Engineer 4

The E4 Automation Engineer – Autonomous Manufacturing is a senior, hands-on technical contributor responsible for designing, building, integrating, debugging, commissioning, and deploying autonomous manufacturing systems within DENSO North America manufacturing and logistics operations. This role is deeply engaged in factory-floor execution and owns autonomous subsystems from concept through stable production, translating NA standards and architectures into working, repeatable systems.

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 affiliate sites.
• Ensure tactical initiatives contribute to competitiveness goals in productivity, cost, and lead-time reduction.

Process Evaluation & Gap Identification

• Conduct process studies and validations at affiliate plants.
• Identify competitiveness gaps and propose corrective measures to align with governance standards.
• Document and share findings to inform continuous improvement and standardization.

Governance Policy Implementation

• Support rollout of governance policies by training affiliate teams on requirements and processes.
• Ensure consistent application of policies across diverse manufacturing environments.
• Provide feedback to E5 leadership on policy effectiveness and site challenges.

Technology Development & Standardization

• Develop and validate reusable subsystem designs, documentation, and deployment playbooks for standardization.
• Pilot emerging technologies such as robotics, AMRs, and MES/ERP integration.
• Resolve complex integration issues across mechanical, electrical, controls, safety, software, and data domains.
• Validate and standardize manufacturing & supply chain automation solutions across affiliates.
• Ensure interoperability, scalability, and reusability of new technologies.

Cross-BU & Affiliate Support

• Provide execution and technical support across multiple business units and affiliates.
• Collaborate with affiliate engineering teams to align tactical plans with regional competitiveness objectives.
• Act as a liaison between affiliate operations and the NA strategy team.

Continuous Improvement

• Use lean methodologies to eliminate waste and strengthen competitiveness.
• Monitor post-implementation performance to ensure ROI, productivity, and standardization goals are achieved.
• Recommend adjustments to tactical execution based on performance data.

**An updated resume is required for consideration**

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 yr B.S Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Knowledge and experience in applicable manufacturing process and related process equipment.
• Minimum of 7+ yrs experience in Manufacturing Engineering or in and Engineering role.
• Highly Knowledgeable in the theory of their respective process with an ability to apply process setup and management of high quality and output.

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: $110,000 - $130,000