Senior Manager, Production Engineering DMTN-0801|EHV West Room Production Maintenance |1st Shift
DENSO · Maryville, TN · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$1163k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead production engineering activities across: New product introduction and line design, Equipment specification making, building, validation, and startup, Mass production optimization and stability
- Ensure seamless transition from launch to full-scale production
- Drive incorporation of lessons learned into future designs and standards
- Team Leadership and Organizational Development
- Lead and develop multiple production engineering managers and teams
- Build technical and leadership capability across the organization
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building
- Manufacturing System Performance
- Own engineering contribution to plant performance and KPI's including: Safety (incident prevention and compliance), Quality (defect prevention and process control), Delivery (uptime, throughput, launch timing), Cost (labor efficiency, waste reduction, capital efficiency)
- Monitor KPIs and drive corrective and preventive actions
- Process and Equipment Strategy
- Define and standardize production engineering processes and methodologies
- Drive continuous improvement in: Process capability (CP/CPK), Equipment performance (OEE, reliability), Cycle time, material flow, and automation implementation and optimization
- Lead long-term strategy development for equipment localization, capital planning, equipment selection, and ROI justification and long-term competitiveness
- Cross-Functional Integration
- Partner with leaders in all areas and your customers to deliver and meet the plant KPI's: Manufacturing Design Engineering, Quality and Supplier Quality, TIE, Maintenance
- Ensure alignment across all functions to deliver robust manufacturing systems
- Problem Solving and Escalation Management
- Lead resolution of complex production and launch issues
- Drive root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable countermeasures
- Ensure rapid escalation and recovery from critical manufacturing disruptions
- Strategic Planning and Deployment
- Develop and execute long-term plans for: Manufacturing capacity and capability, Workforce and skill development, Technology and automation roadmap
- Support business growth through scalable manufacturing system design
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field)
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering
- 5+ years of leadership experience, including managing managers or multiple teams
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems
- Experience with new model launches and mass production operations
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
- Proven track record of improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex manufacturing environment
- 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
- Variety of No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Variety of 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: $1162,500 - $203,000