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Quality Assurance Engineer 3

DENSO
Maryville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Engineer 3 will control risks for new machinery to meet targets for sustainable quality & productivity within 90 days of production startup. Under moderate direction, provides quality assurance direction and support to DENSO suppliers and customers in a timely and professional manner. Conducts on-site verification, identification of quality concerns and reporting, and provides quality training as needed. Acts as a resource for Safety Inspections for all equipment produced by our division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Act as a communication leader between foreign and domestic customers, manufacturing, and engineering groups.
  • Lead technical meetings and presentations.
  • Perform assessments, prepare & present QA documents for review
  • Develop database for tracking issues & feedback
  • Drive changes related to QA to strengthen NA DENSO OEE & Quality
  • Identifying risks for processes, designs, components, materials, etc.
  • Help develop policies and procedures related to the QA process for machine inspection.
  • Domestic and foreign travel will be required based on business needs.

QA Events:

0.5 QA – Specification thru Design Concept

1.0 QA – Design Concept thru Design Approval

  • Support designers to evaluate & develop mitigations for risks with product, process, equipment, applications, technologies, etc.

1.5 QA – Pre-ship Factory Inspection Approval

2.0 QA – Installation Runoff Inspection Approval

  • Support integrators to evaluate results of foreseen & unforeseen risks with the machine build process.Analysis to include details for summarizing cost, schedule, production KPI, inspection results, mitigated & remaining risks.

3.0 QA – Start of Production thru Achieving Sustainable OEE Phase

  • Evaluate production KPI, issues & countermeasures, reflecting on previous QA activities with the purpose of identifying improvements to apply on future machines & handing off the machine to the business unit.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office Products (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Access)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
  • CSME Certification
  • Experience leading projects and CFTs
  • Analytical & troubleshooting skills

Required Knowledge & Skills:

  • Proficiency in electrical design software (e.g. AutoCAD, EPLAN).
  • Strong understanding of PLCs, HMI, and robotics.
  • Knowledge of electrical safety standards and practices (e.g. NFPA, ISO, and RIA).

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: $93,000 - $117,000

Salary : $93,000 - $117,000

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