Quality Engineer 3

Denso

Maryville, TN

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience managing product and process changes in the automotive industry.

Best fit for

Candidates with 1-5 years of engineering or quality experience in manufacturing, especially those with electrical engineering background
— “Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline. (electrical experience a plus)”
Individuals who have led peer-team projects and demonstrated analytical skills in risk assessment and continuous improvement
— “Experience leading peer-team projects. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.”
Professionals familiar with automotive quality systems like PPAP, APQP, and IATF 16949, and able to maintain FMEA and control plans
— “Familiarity with automotive quality systems and requirements (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949). Ability to develop and maintain FMEA and control plans.”

Things to consider

Travel is a requirement, with both domestic and international expectations
— “Occasional domestic and foreign travel.”
Candidates must be willing to travel and may need to relocate if they are more than 50 miles away
— “Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience with cross-functional leadership and technical documentation in your resume and interviews
— “Regularly leading cross functional technical meetings for change review, risk assessment, and approval.”
Showcase your ability to analyze product and manufacturing process impacts from proposed changes
— “Perform deep analysis of product and manufacturing process impacts resulting from proposed changes.”
Emphasize your familiarity with automotive quality systems like PPAP, APQP, and IATF 16949
— “Familiarity with automotive quality systems and requirements (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949).”
Demonstrate your ability to prepare and present change documentation and risk assessments to stakeholders
— “Prepare and present change documentation and risk assessments to stakeholders.”
Include examples of troubleshooting testing failures and supporting lab validation efforts
— “Support the laboratory on validation testing and troubleshoot testing failures.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful validation of changes
significant engineering and quality improvements
compliance with automotive quality systems

Typical background

Bachelor's degree in Engineering1-5 years of engineering experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality ManagementChange ManagementRisk AssessmentTechnical ValidationQuality Documentation

Preferred

Project ManagementAutomotive Industry Knowledge

Stack & domain

Quality ManagementFMEAControl PlanQuality DocumentationCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingPPAPAPQPIATF 16949ManufacturingQuality

About the role

Original posting from Denso

Quality Engineer supporting quality activities & concerns.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
Responsible for Quality Management of Change for product & process, driven by customer (New Model Launch, ECI) or internally (VAVE, process changes, machine modifications).Regularly leading cross functional technical meetings for change review, risk assessment, and approval.Regularly leading meetings with Executives to review the validation of the aforementioned changes and providing a recommendation based on validation of system against requirements.Regularly performing deep analysis of product and manufacturing process impact resulting from proposed changes.Supporting the Labs on technical validation testing, troubleshooting testing failures, and procurement of equipment for future technologies or testing requirements.Regularly identifying, quantifying and leading engineering, system, and quality improvement projects that have significant impact for Business Unit.Responsible for supporting FMEA, control plan, and quality documentation in alignment with approved changes.Occasional domestic and foreign travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline. (electrical experience a plus)1-5 years engineering experience, or co-op equivalent, in a manufacturing, quality, or related field.Strong verbal & written communication skills.Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading peer-team projects.Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.Familiar with automotive industry quality systems and requirements (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949)
Benefits Summary:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans401K with 4% Company MatchVacation/PTO and 13 Paid HolidaysBonus ProgramFSA/HSA and Dependent Care ProgramsCompany provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel InsuranceVarious No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management ProgramsVarious Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.Tuition ReimbursementCareer Development and Ongoing TrainingEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Spotlight and Recognition ProgramVolunteer opportunitiesOnsite 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: $96,000 - $120,000
Manage Quality Management of Change for product and process driven by customers or internal initiatives. Lead cross‑functional technical meetings for change review, risk assessment, and approval. Perform deep analysis of product and manufacturing process impacts from proposed changes. Support the laboratory on validation testing and troubleshoot testing failures. Identify, quantify, and lead engineering, system, and quality improvement projects with significant impact. Maintain FMEA, control plans, and quality documentation aligned with approved changes. Provide technical input for new model launches, ECIs, VAVE, and machine modification projects. Coordinate with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with automotive quality systems. Prepare and present change documentation and risk assessments to stakeholders. Travel domestically and internationally as required to support projects and audits.
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (electrical experience a plus). 1‑5 years of engineering, manufacturing, or quality experience, or equivalent co‑op experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience leading peer‑team projects. Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment. Familiarity with automotive quality systems and requirements (PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949). Ability to develop and maintain FMEA and control plans. Willingness to travel domestically and abroad as needed. Demonstrated analytical skills for risk assessment and continuous improvement.

Source: Denso careers