Engineer - Production Engineering

Overview

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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.

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Who we're looking for

Toyota's Battery Manufacturing Production Engineering Division is looking for a driven and highly motivated Production Engineer to work in the BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) group to support the successful line-off of North America's 1st EV production site for prismatic lithium-ion battery cells -> battery modules to charge Toyota's future for Electric Vehicle Production.

• Completing internal and external training
• Developing process plans for battery production lines within the Powertrain department with direct support from the Manager
• Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group Technicians, etc) to achieve project milestones
• Leading the cost planning, budget creation, machine specification, equipment procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials, and launch of battery production lines
  
  
  • Focus of this team:
    
    
    • Schedule Management
    • Equipment Procurement
    • Equipment Installation strategy planning to Execution (New Automation Equipment Installation + Commissioning; on-site with General Contractor, performing duties with strong safety mindset)
    • Equipment Verification: Pre-ship equipment run-off, Post Install equipment run-off
    • Punchlist Item Identification, Root Cause Analysis, Countermeasure Management, Trial Support
    • KPI Summarization, Mass-Production Handover, Production Issues support
    • Cross-functional Team Engagement (Toyota US & Toyota International Team) to discuss open items, key project schedules/milestones
• Creating and maintaining detailed schedules and budgets for assigned areas
• Participate in cross-functional working groups across the local facility and corporate departments to achieve project goals
• Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field
• Experience in Production Preparation or Manufacturing and experience in execution of capital projects, preferably from initial strategy planning to the start of mass production
• Project management experience dealing with capital investments $500k+
• Experience in creating and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment
• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international, short (1-5 days) and long term (1-2 weeks). Short-term travel to PEMC, Japan, Local US Vendors, etc. could be up to 15-25% until site location and machinery arrival begins. Upon site location, the normal travel both domestic and international will subside to 10-20%
• Ability to work weekends and shutdown work (such as July and December shutdown) as needed, based on project condition and schedule
• Understanding of GD&T and ability to read and interpret 2D drawings | Building facilities + Process Equipment drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• AutoCAD, or similar 2D drafting software experience

• Installation experience in a greenfield setting; site-built new manufacturing facilities
• Experience and/or exposure to the battery manufacturing processes
• Toyota Production Engineering experience
• Experience with Electrode production (specifically coating, calendering, laser tab cutting)
• Toyota Business Practice experience
• PLC experience, including the ability to read, investigate and troubleshoot
• Statistical process analysis and process quality control
• Japanese language ability (Rank N1-N5)

• 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)