Job Summary: 

The PMO Engineer 3 leads Material Cost Reduction (MCR) projects to support profitability improvement. Develops Project Schedules & drive successful implementation thru strong cross functional collaboration. Works with regional suppliers to develop & implement Localization plans for new products.

Role and Responsibilities: 

Lead Material Cost Reduction (MCR) projects to support profitability improvement Develop Project Schedules & drive successful implementation thru strong cross functional collaboration Work with regional suppliers to develop & implement Localization plans for new products Review new component Design for Manufacturability (DFM) & apply local best practices Perform Cost Analysis of targeted supplier quotations, GENBA supplier manufacturing facilities, identify cost reduction opportunities & implement improvements Report project schedules & savings achievement versus target to Management

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience Strong Project Management skills; ability to lead cross functional projects & teams  Strong knowledge of Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE); proven ability to improve products & processes Ability to work with Suppliers; drive improvements with current partner suppliers as well as introduce new strategic suppliers to strengthen competitiveness Ability to coordinate Production trials, Quality evaluation & Changeovers directly with manufacturing facilities Excellent problem solving skills; ability to resolve technical issues cross functionally & achieve schedules Excellent communication skills; ability to report activities & risks across the organization Ability to work from DENSO manufacturing facilities as well as Suppliers (10-20% Travel Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineering degree preferred (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering) 10+ years of experience in multiple disciplines (Process, Design, Quality, Supply Chain, etc) Automotive Manufacturing Process knowledge including key commodities (Plastic, Metal, Rubber, etc) Experience working on NPI Programs & knowledge of internal as well as customer approval processes Lead Auditor Certification or related manufacturing process auditing experience Engineering Software & Database systems experience (2D/3D Drawings, Microsoft Project/One Pager Pro Schedule management, aPriori Cost Analysis, DOMO reporting, etc)

Salary Range: $97,300- $121,600

Benefits Summary:

Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program 401K with 4% company match Bonus Program Wellness Program Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) Tuition Reimbursement Career Development and Ongoing Training Paid holidays and vacation Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) Volunteer opportunities Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

At DENSO:

DENSO is an advanced mobility supplier and global Fortune 500 company. Here, we innovate, create and make things to change how the world moves. We develop technology and components for major automakers worldwide, which you can find on nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today.

At our core, DENSO wants to make the world a better place. And, we have the ability to do so using our broad product portfolio, which spans mobility electronics, thermal systems, electrification systems, powertrain systems, sensors & semiconductors, and non-automotive businesses.

We’re far reaching: Globally headquartered in Japan, we have 170K+ employees across 221 facilities in 35countries across the globe. Here in North America, our headquarters is in Southfield, Michigan. Last year, we had$47.6 billion in global consolidated revenue with North America contributing $10.9 billion.

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