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Systems Engineer 1

DENSO
Maryville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
Job Description

As part of DENSO’s North America Production Control Engineering (NAPCE) department. NAPCE serves DENSO’s North America Group Companies in support of Production Control & Logistics operations and systems.

Position Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Training

  • Oversee operations analysis to identify areas where the user and/or system can be improved. Identify best practices for standard jobs in North America with a focus to strengthen weak areas.
  • Identify training opportunities and system improvements required to share the best practice across DENSO North American plants.
  • Create and maintain user documentation (e.g. user manuals, training documents, etc.) for North America Production Control and Logistics operations and systems.
  • Conduct user training to improve user knowledge and maximize the users’ ability to effectively use the systems and processes.

Inventory Optimization

Lead inventory reduction activities by monitoring inventory performance against targets, identifying excess inventory and root causes, driving process improvements to improve attainment and flow, coordinating cross-functional countermeasures, and ensuring inventory levels are aligned with customer demand, production stability, and company inventory objectives through regular review and continuous improvement activities.

Problem Solving

  • Oversee Helpdesk type support for system issues related to user understanding. Work closely with North America Information Systems and users to troubleshoot critical system issues (e.g. customer orders & shipping, supplier orders, etc).

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science or Supply Chain Management
  • 0-3 years of related experience
  • Preferred experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain management, customer ordering/shipping, inventory management, warehouse management and supply chain risk management.

Required Skills:

  • Improvement mindset based on the views of other DENSO Group Companies in North America from user's perspective to gain benefit
  • Strong ability to lead and negotiate with other DENSO Group Companies.
  • Strong documentation skills to assist DENSO Production Control standardization

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: $73,000 - $91,000

Salary : $73,000 - $91,000

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