View More Jobs TIE Engineer 1 Maryville, TN, United States Job Description
- An updated resume is required for consideration
- Total Industrial Engineer Core Responsibilities Champion the implementation of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles throughout the manufacturing plant to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting time studies and process observations to identify productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction opportunities. Analyze manual and automated assembly processes to optimize labor utilization, equipment performance, workflow design, and manufacturing throughput. Develop standardized work procedures, production balancing strategies, and takt-time-based manufacturing processes to support operational excellence objectives. Design, implement, and continuously improve production and conveyance systems to reduce lead time, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance. Create visual management systems and production controls that enable rapid identification of process abnormalities, bottlenecks, and performance gaps. Utilize TPS tools, including creating Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs), implementing kaizen, applying problem-solving methodologies, and conducting root cause analysis to drive sustainable process improvements. Partner with Production, Logistics, Process Engineering, and Logistics Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects that support plant objectives. Analyze manufacturing data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and recommend corrective actions. Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes by evaluating impacts on workflow, labor requirements, material flow, and production capacity. Facilitate employee training and coaching on TPS principles and continuous improvement practices to foster a culture of manufacturing excellence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. 0-5 years in Industrial Engineering and or similar Engineering role. Analytical & troubleshooting skills. Working knowledge of MS Office products (primarily Excel and Power Point).
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:
$72,000 - $92,000 Reasonable Accommodation Notice Disabilities Act (ADA), the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), and any other applicable federal, state, or local law, it is the policy of DENSO to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for DENSO. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact TAApplicationSupport@na.denso.com . Equal Employer Opportunity DENSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 25399 Job Category Engineering Posting Date 09/16/2026, 02:00 PM Degree Level Bachelor's Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations DMTN Maryville Similar Jobs