Battery Production Engineer

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values "respect for people" and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment - Toyota Manufacturing has it all."

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we're looking for

Toyota's North Carolina Battery Plant Engineering Services department is looking to form a team of passionate and highly motivated Battery Production Engineers.

Prior to starting battery production, Battery Production Engineers will lead in the establishment of the battery production lines. There are a variety of responsibilities for each Engineer including representing production during equipment buy-off, participating in pre-production trials and problem-solving engineering-related production issues.

After starting battery production, each Battery Production Engineer will participate in budget planning, provide engineering solutions to improve manufacturing indicators and manage process changes. Most of all, each Engineer on the team, will embody a culture of continuous improvement and will take pride in providing engineering services.

Battery Production Engineers report to the Battery Engineering Manager and work in partnership with production, maintenance, quality, and other departments.

What you'll be doing

• Each Battery Production Engineer will participate in equipment operational checks and will represent production during equipment buy-offs and trials.
• Battery Production Engineers are expected to be knowledgeable and learn quickly about equipment/processes/products and provide technical direction to the production team.
• Engineers will proactively identify and solve problems by spending time with people and equipment on the production floor.
• Each Battery Production Engineer is expected to have a strong focus on process and equipment changepoint management and lead innovative engineering activities.
• A key responsibility includes managing small and large projects by thorough pre-planning, establishment of budgets and schedules, and strong ownership through to successful project completion.
• After starting production, each Battery Production Engineer will meet engineering-related KPIs by driving action through proactive problem-solving, visualizing group conditions, and providing measurable & continual improvement.
• Engineers will be expected to travel domestic and international based on business needs.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience leading in cross-functional groups toward a common goal, using strong communication & visualization skills.
• Experience with, or strong desire to learn about production operations and various aspects of equipment (i.e., electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.).

• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and/or project management team experience.
• Experience with battery: cell, module, or similar experience in a highly automated production environment.
• Experience with new project launch in a quality, product, or design-related role; major model change or new model/product launch.
• Skills related to industrial process engineering (example: machine reliability, controls - program design and user interface work, IoT - process monitoring, data collection and storage, analytics, process/equipment FMEA).
• Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles (Shop Organization, Visualization, Problem Solving).

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).