Full-Time

Manager – Product Development

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Denso

Denso

10,001+ employees

Supplies automotive air-conditioning and cooling systems

No salary listed

Expert

Plano, TX, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in marketing, business or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience
Responsibilities
  • Researches the design of products and ensures that quality standards are met.
  • Evaluates and resolves with product managers the technical feasibility, design optimization and production issues with new or existing products.
  • Ensures that labeling and marketing/promotional literature match product specifications.
  • Researches and monitors existing client base and industry developments to identify potential new product opportunities.
  • Partners with other departments to establish a design, technology, product development and vendor strategy.
  • Prepares project budgets and prepares financial analysis for executive management review and approval.
  • Responsible, along with senior management, for the development of short-and-long range plans for assigned products.
  • Performs Human Resources activities including tracking of time and attendance, associate counseling, scheduling, evaluating work performance and assists in skill development.
  • Fosters high morale and teamwork by supporting the activities of subordinates through daily interaction and one on one contact.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Automotive aftermarket experience

DENSO Thermal Systems S.p.A. specializes in providing automotive solutions, focusing on the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of various thermal management products. Their offerings include air-conditioning systems, engine cooling systems, heat exchangers, radiators, and compressors, which are used in cars, commercial vehicles, tractors, and buses. The company also designs and assembles integrated cockpit and front-end modules for vehicles. DENSO Thermal Systems operates from its headquarters in Poirino, Italy, and has a manufacturing site in Avellino, serving both Original Equipment Manufacturers and the aftermarket sector. What sets DENSO apart from its competitors is its affiliation with the larger DENSO Group, which is recognized for its advanced automotive technologies. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality thermal management solutions that enhance vehicle performance and comfort.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kariya, Japan

Founded

1947

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • DENSO's AI integration improves transportation safety through federated learning.
  • Recognition for hiring veterans enhances workforce diversity and skilled labor access.
  • Significant operating profit increase reflects effective cost management and planning.

What critics are saying

  • V2X technology competition from Qualcomm and Huawei may impact market share.
  • Global semiconductor shortage could lead to production delays and increased costs.
  • Reliance on Japanese market poses revenue stability risk due to decreased production.

What makes Denso unique

  • DENSO leads in V2X technology, enhancing road safety and traffic management.
  • The company excels in workplace safety, earning the Volunteer STAR Safety Award.
  • DENSO's partnership with Ceres advances fuel cell technology for heavy-duty applications.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Company Match

Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Ongoing Training

Paid holidays and vacation

Cafeteria and food markets

Volunteer opportunities

Employee recognition

Company News

PR Newswire
Mar 31st, 2025
Denso To Showcase Vehicle-To-Everything Capabilities At Tennesse Smart Mobility Expo

DENSO representatives to highlight green and safe mobility solutions, connect with technology, fleet and government leaders during April 2-3 eventSOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, announced today it will participate in the Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo, happening April 2-3 at the Music Center in Nashville.The event provides a unique opportunity for the company to demonstrate the product capabilities of its smart mobility brand, MobiQ™; highlight its commitment to collaboration with local partners for improved mobility; and explore new opportunities to work with technology, fleet and government leaders on transportation solutions."The Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo brings together key stakeholders who help the world move more safely and efficiently," said Dino Nardicchio, vice president of North America New Business Development at DENSO. "We look forward to showing how our vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can contribute to these efforts and to meeting leaders who share our passion for greener, safer movement."What DENSO is ShowingAt Booth #302, DENSO will highlight offerings from MobiQ™, the company brand dedicated to optimizing transportation through V2X solutions. The team will showcase two products:MobiQ ™ Roadside Unit – a device that can integrate with existing infrastructure such as traffic signal controllers and networks to enhance safe and efficient traffic flows.– a device that can integrate with existing infrastructure such as traffic signal controllers and networks to enhance safe and efficient traffic flows. MobiQ™ On-Board Unit – a device enabling connected vehicles and intelligent infrastructure to communicate, creating new opportunities to improve road safety and vehicle movement.Leveraging DENSO's 75-year history of automotive know-how — including decades of innovation in areas like vehicle connectivity, vehicle access through digital keys and V2X technologies — MobiQ™ is able to offer customized solutions that support traffic management, strengthen safeguards for all road users and optimize fleet vehicle operations. The brand's ultimate goal is to enhance quality of life through improved safety, mobility and sustainability.Also at the booth will be more information about how DENSO uses federated learning, a secure machine learning approach enabling model training across devices, to help the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga predict vulnerable road user (VRUs) paths and improve safety in their Smart Corridor project.Panel ParticipationIn addition to DENSO's booth presence, two company representatives will participate in a panel Tuesday, April 2, at 8:40 a.m. CST, to discuss how DENSO and the University of Tennessee System collaborate to spark mobility innovation in the state

PR Newswire
Mar 25th, 2025
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc., Recognized For Workplace Safety Record

Maryville Location Earns Volunteer STAR Safety Award for the First TimeNASHVILLE, Tenn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) has recognized DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. (DMTN), located in Maryville, with its Volunteer Safety Through Accountability and Recognition (STAR) Award.The Volunteer STAR Award is the state's highest honor for workplace safety and health and is a nationally recognized program patterned after the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). By receiving the award, DMTN is considered a Volunteer STAR site."We set the bar very high for this award and DENSO rose to the challenge and not only met but exceeded TOSHA's high standards for workplace safety in Tennessee," said TDLWD Deputy Commissioner, Dewayne Scott. "It takes a tremendous amount of effort and determination from everyone at the facility to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace at this level."Scott traveled to Maryville on March 25, 2025, to present the Volunteer STAR Award to DENSO managers and teammates."Safety is our top priority, whether in the workplace or our products," said Chuntao Ye, president of DMTN and leader of DENSO's Peace of Mind Business Group. "We thank Deputy Commissioner Scott and TOSHA for this prestigious recognition and appreciate their continued partnership in enhancing employee safety. We're also grateful for our dedicated team members, who are the reason we earned this honor, a difficult achievement given our location's size and complex operations

PR Newswire
Mar 7th, 2025
Denso'S Cece Par Honored With 2025 Women Make Award From The Manufacturing Institute

Par, an operations manager in Battle Creek, Michigan, and 129 others to be honored during an April 24 ceremony in Washington D.C.SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manufacturing Institute (MI) – the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers – has recognized Cece Par of DENSO as a 2025 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. Par is among 130 women across the U.S. to receive a Women MAKE Award. Each year, the MI presents the awards in Honoree and Emerging Leader categories to women representing all levels of the manufacturing industry who excel in their careers and demonstrate leadership

PR Newswire
Feb 5th, 2025
Denso East Tennessee Locations Recognized As Veteran Ready Businesses

Tennessee Department of Veterans Services honors supplier's Athens and Maryville sites for efforts to hire and retain service members, veterans and their families. SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, announced today the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS) has welcomed its Athens and Maryville locations into the Tennessee Veteran Ready Business Recognition Program (VRBP). The DENSO locations have earned the honor for going above and beyond in efforts to recruit, hire and retain military service members, veterans and their families (SMVF). By joining the program, participants can access educational tools and resources that help them continue to foster work environments where the SMVF community can thrive

PR Newswire
Jan 31st, 2025
Denso Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

KARIYA, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, today announced global financial results for the third quarter, ending December 31, 2024, of its fiscal year, ending March 31, 2025: Consolidated revenue totaled 5288,4 billion yen (US$33.5 billion), a 1.2 percent decrease from the previous year. Consolidated operating profit totaled 401.6 billion yen (US$2.5 billion), a 68.3 percent increase from the previous year. Consolidated profit attributable to owners of the parent company totaled 312.7 billion yen (US$2.0 billion), a 78.1 percent increase from the previous year."Revenue in the third quarter decreased compared to the previous year, due in part to lower vehicle production volumes in Asia and suspensions of operations by Japanese customers, though slowing yen depreciation supported our overall performance. Operating profit in the third quarter increased compared to the previous year through foreign exchange gains and cost management efforts, despite lower production volumes and increasing parts and material costs," said Yasushi Matsui, CFO, Executive Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of DENSO CORPORATION. "In this fiscal year, we forecast 7,090.0 billion yen (US$44.9 billion) in revenue and 550.0 billion yen (US$3.5 billion) in operating profit