Quality Engineer 3
DENSO · Maryville, TN · 3 wk ago
Quality Assurance$96k–$120k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Maintain quality of outsourced mechanical parts and sub‑materials per Denso quality standards.
- Monitor, develop, and manage supplier systems.
- Support problem investigation internally and at supplier sites.
- Provide engineering support to inspection departments.
- Support supplier and internal cross‑functional groups for overall quality improvement activities.
- Develop detailed test plans to evaluate change‑points in supplied parts.
- Understand, document, and improve supplier processes.
- Assist in judging parts against established visual/functional standards.
- Learn supplier processes to troubleshoot defects or suspect parts at Denso.
- Recognize quality trends and act accordingly.
- Obtain and maintain open communication with suppliers worldwide to promptly communicate quality issues for quick resolution.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent quality experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- 5+ years of engineering experience, or co‑op equivalent, in manufacturing, quality, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 10‑20%).
- Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct work with suppliers or supplied components.
- Experience leading peer‑team projects.
- Experience in a multi‑cultural environment.
- Familiarity with automotive industry quality systems and requirements, including TS16949 and IATF.
- Knowledge of processes such as Al/Zn die casting, machining, forging, metal stamping, plastic injection molding, plating, e‑coating, and/or anodizing.
- Experience with automotive quality problem‑solving tools.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
- 401(k) with 4% company match.
- Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays.
- Bonus program.
- FSA/HSA and dependent care programs.
- Company‑provided life, disability, AD&D, and business travel insurance.
- No‑cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
- Optional insurance programs (legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Career development and ongoing training.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee spotlight and recognition program.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- On‑site fitness center (varies by location).
- Cafeteria and food markets (varies by location).
- On‑site health clinic and pharmacy (varies by location).
- Relocation assistance for candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location.
Pay
Annual Salary: $96,000 - $120,000