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Body Weld Engineer

Yesterday Lexington, KY

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.

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 Body Weld Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer - Body Weld.

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage technical operations, systems, and projects for a designated process area within the Body Weld Department.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Body Weld department's objective to ensure that all Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost targets are achieved and tracked KPI Management.

What you'll be doing

  • Lead by "Safety First" mindset, Toyota Way, and Toyota Production Systems Principles.
  • Support development and execution of annual plans aligned with company and department goals.
  • Analyze KPI's and identify / facilitate kaizen activity.
  • Lead technical problem-solving activities related to process equipment and new technology integration.
  • Support Production and Maintenance departments to solve systemic/process problems and implement countermeasure activities.
  • Be a technical resource for production, maintenance, and quality to support manufacturing operations and standardization through documentation, training, and audits.
  • Report to management, internal and external, on project status
  • Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity, including equipment specification, job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
  • Conduct Feasibility Study and Risk Assessment's prior to process & engineering changes being made.
  • Develop technical instructions to ensure quality requirements are met.
  • Interact with outside groups (Stamping PE, Paint PE, Assembly PE, Facilities, etc.)

What you bring

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering with minimum 1 years working experience in Production Engineering Role or 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in Production Engineering
  • Experience with machine specification creation and implementation of major and minor equipment and/or process changes
  • Experience writing technical specifications and/or procedures
  • Experience writing A3 cost justifications, cost reduction activities, and project management
  • Experience leading and coordinating problem solving activities related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience using Power Bi Analytical Tool
  • Experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
  • Be able and willing to work weekends & July / December holiday shutdowns as necessary
  • Be willing to travel up to 6% and work overtime up 19% based on business needs

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Added bonus if you have

  • Experience leading/participating in cross-shop projects or problem-solving teams
  • Robot and/or Vision System Programing and/or PLC for machine programming experience
  • Experience using CAROTT 3 or other 3D modeling software
  • Experience using SMS-Br and/or WinCMM or other CMM technology
  • Completion of TBP through Panel
  • Toyota experience and/or Body Weld experience

What We'll Bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

  • 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)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

Client-provided location(s): Lexington, KY
Job ID: Toyota_North_America-1431439767
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-13T01:17:55

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion