Engineer - Production Engineering

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 PE Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Body Engineer with the Planning Digital Twin Team. Digital Twin team is responsible for updating and maintaining Body Weld Digital Factory models in Delmia/C3 and performing Body Logistics simulations using Flex Sim software within the Auto Desk platform.

A successful candidate will be:

• A member who can build strong collaborative relationships with customers
• A member who can incorporate stakeholder feedback into priorities and target development that links to project and organization KPI
• Someone who can use problem problem-solving approach to determine the root cause for complex or unclear problems
• A member who can identify areas of opportunity and develop sustainable processes for improvement
• A member who supports others in solving problems and achieving project goals
• A member who is able to build trust and respect for others

The primary responsibility of this role is to generate & facilitate outputs of the Body PE Planning Digital Twin Team for all North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMC's).

Reporting to the Body PE Planning Digital Twin Team Manager, the person in this role will support the Body PE department's objective to provide updated Digital factory 3D models in Delmia/C3 for all Body Weld manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Compliance, while continuously improving our team's capabilities.

What you'll be doing

• Develop countermeasures or direction proposals and distill critical decision points to evaluate only necessary judgment criteria, ensure criteria align with strategic goals of the project/organization, and lead communication with correct stakeholders
• Use Delmia (C3) tools to update 3D process files that represent the floor condition of Body Weld production processes in order to make future model planning and study accurate and efficient
• Support Body Weld 2D AutoCAD drawing updates for accuracy
• Collaborate with PE and manufacturing stakeholders to develop process plans and assure quality
• Collaborate with TMC counterparts to coordinate study and problem-solving efforts.
• Support the Manager as a technical resource within your team
• Support the Manager with tracking and achievement of KPI
• Contribute to business process kaizen and standardization efforts within Body PE Group
• Take on challenging assignments in pursuit of ever-better cars
• Support field investigations and laser scanning at all NAMCs
• Support data collection for Logistics Simulation study database building
• Work location Production Engineering Manufacturing Center (PEMC, Georgetown, KY)
• Track and manage KPI for self and team - evaluating progress during multiple design iterations
• Perform body manufacturing feasibility studies and option comparisons
• Coordination and coaching project Simultaneous Engineering team through design evaluation phases and machine specification readiness for handover
• Develop/execute Body PE operation plans / project phase schedules and guide engineering team to do the same
• Provide overall technical leadership of structure and process planning for the assigned body area
• Work with other Toyota entities to resolve Digital Factory discrepancies
• Analyze problem areas to develop timely countermeasures and implement
• Responsible for management level report out on project status as needed

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or 5 years of equivalent technical work
• Project experience with automated / robotic process equipment
• General vehicle body structure & processing knowledge
• Catia , Delmia, or Carrot3 / Delmia experience
• AutoCAD experience including the ability to create / modify a layout and read, interpret, modify 2D drawings
• Experience identifying opportunities for improvement, investigating root causes, and developing countermeasures
• Experience creating decision matrices ensuring critical decision points are included in criteria
• Willing to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdown periods to support project urgencies
• Willing to work 20% overtime including weekends, holiday periods, and shutdown periods to support Body PE Digital Twin team work
• Willing to travel up to 20% to support work at Toyota Body Weld Manufacturing locations
• Willing to work evenings to support/attend meetings with overseas business partners
• A motor vehicle record that's acceptable by company standards is required for this position

Added bonus

• Toyota Body PE Engineering experience
• Advanced Engineering Degree
• TBP completion through panel
• ICT experience
• Experience in another manufacturing discipline (Stamping, Paint, Assembly, etc.)
• New model Body shop production preparation and/or Body design experience
• 2+ years in Body SE or Planning Experience
• 2+ years in Body PE Process Engineering group
• JKK completion

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-1502632388

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-16T18:57:45