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 Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead body weld new vehicle manufacturing introduction in assigned areas to include strategic planning, simultaneous engineering, process planning, process preparation, pre-production trials and kaizen of ongoing operations.

Reporting to the Body Engineering Manager, the person in this role will work with a cross functional team to support Body PE Departmental and Manufacturing goals for safety, quality, productivity and cost.

What you'll be doing

• Developing new model introduction strategies including process improvement plans, new and modified plant layouts, capacity analysis, investment requirements and project justifications with return on investment
• Conducting simultaneous engineering with styling, body design, logistic services, manufacturing, and equipment suppliers to impact new model designs for innovative, efficient, best-in-class manufacturing processes
• Leading process development through design, machine specification, equipment procurement, installation, safety risk assessments, process and production trials, quality and productivity confirmation, and handover to manufacturing
• Supporting manufacturing innovation and implementation in several disciplines including new materials introduction, joining, quality inspection, logistics and part delivery, automation, electrification, digital engineering, and manufacturing industry 4.0
• Ensuring body parts, subassemblies, and finished vehicles meet quality standards for weld integrity, dimensional compliance, surface quality, and other process and customer requirements
• Support in the development of project and department strategy across Body PE. Improving processes and standards, incorporating feedback from NAMCs and Regional Body teams.
• Working both independently and in a team environment to support overall project activities and milestones
• Interacting with multiple customers and outside groups including part suppliers, stamping engineering, body design, facilities engineering, equipment suppliers, program managers, accounting and finance, manufacturing, maintenance, and others to collaborate, resolve issues, and provide status reports
• Potential to support onsite equipment modifications during non-production time (weekends, holidays, etc.)
• Travel up to 30% as needed to support onsite investigations, modifications, and milestone meetings

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering OR 6 years of equivalent engineering related experience
• 2-3 years engineering experience in manufacturing or design
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays & shutdown periods and across multiple shifts to support tooling modifications and installation projects
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, including to machine vendors, Toyota manufacturing locations & occasionally to Japan
• Proficiency with 3D CAD
• Ability to support evening calls 1-2 times per week
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Automotive pre-production or manufacturing engineering experience
• Automation experience including specification, tooling/jig design, equipment procurement, and installation
• 3D CAD experience (Catia or Delmia)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) familiarity skills
• Design for Manufacturing / Simultaneous Engineering experience
• Internal Logistics experience including route planning, simulations and analysis, packaging, and automation
• Quality process set up (containment, repeatability, nondestructive inspection)
• Project management skills including scheduling, budgeting, coordinating, problem solving, and reporting

• 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)