US Army, Auto Supplier DENSO Partner in Recruiting Program

Representatives of the Great Lakes Army Recruiting Battalion and DENSO thermal manufacturing facility in Battle Creek, Michigan, will sign an agreement at 1:00 pm on November 10th, 2021, to provide priority hiring status to qualified Soldiers participating in the Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS) Program. The agreement is effective immediately.

The Executive Officer of the Great Lakes Army Recruiting Battalion, Major, Stefan K. Wilson and President of DENSO’s thermal manufacturing facility , Kevin Carson, who is a Navy veteran, will sign the PaYS agreement during a ceremony at  DENSO’s site, located at, 1 Denso Road, Battle Creek, MI 49037.

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PaYS is a strategic partnership program between the Army and a cross section of U.S. corporations and public sector agencies.  The Army wants to assist DENSO in Battle Creek with bringing highly qualified candidates into manufacturing, a field that offers rewarding long-term career prospects to people of many backgrounds and skillsets.

The Army now has more than 616 partner corporations and public sector agencies across the nation, including local partners such as General Motors, Quicken Loans, Spectrum Health, Michigan State Police, Kalamazoo Public Safety, and Aldevra.

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Soldiers can apply to a variety positions at DENSO in Battle Creek, including production, skilled trades and engineering roles, among others. Review and apply at densocareers.com/battlecreek.

Soldiers who join DENSO will not only work for an employer committed to supporting military service members with resources such as the DENSO Veterans Network, but also join a team committed to growing their career. DENSO offers:

  • Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision and a matching 401k plan.
  • Bonus opportunities and guaranteed hours, with scheduled overtime in safe and clean environments.
  • Top-notch training on the latest manufacturing technologies and practices.

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