Engineer - Quality

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.

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Who we're looking for

Toyota's Material Quality Chemicals is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer - Quality.

The primary responsibility of this role is to: (1) ensure highest quality chemical raw materials (paint, oils & fluids, leather/fabric, and resin & plastics) are utilized in our NAP vehicles; (2) and ensure quality assurance activities for raw materials and manufacturing processes used in the production of NA Toyota/Lexus vehicles. You will accomplish this through collaboration with your counterparts in Production Engineering, Material Design, and NAMC Quality Engineering, and Purchasing Supplier Development among others.

Reporting to the Manager - Supply Chain, the person in this role will support the Material Quality Chemicals objective to ensure highest quality chemical materials are utilized in our NA vehicles and to prevent & quickly resolve quality concerns.

What you'll be doing

• Lead/support new material introduction activities including trials and inspection standard development.
• Lead/support manufacturing process assessments for paint, oils & fluids, leather & fabric, resin & plastic parts and provide feedback to ensure the highest quality.
• Conduct internal audit activities at NAMCs to confirm quality requirements are being met for brake fluid, long life coolant and oils.
• Conduct on-site audits at suppliers to identify gaps in their readiness for mass production.
• Lead/support supplier development activities, initiatives, and new supplier evaluation.
• Lead/support quality assurance activities for related raw materials for pre-production and mass production (includes supplier process audits and part evaluations).
• Provide technical support and expertise to related stakeholders (NAMCs, PE, PUR, etc.) for paints, oils & fluids, leather & fabric, resin & plastic parts.
• Lead problem solving activities for chemical raw material related quality issues
• Lead root cause analysis for chemical material related field issues.
• Provide new model coordination and leadership for MQC section.

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemical Engineering or equivalent professional experience (5+ years)
• Prior experience working in the Quality function (corporate quality or NMAC)
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience with chemical raw materials and/or quality assurance activities
• Manufacturing quality problem solving experience including usage of the 7 QC tools
• Exposure to Paint technical issue resolution
• Understanding of process and requirements for leading PCR and QPR resolution
• Experience with data analytics, data automation, and data visualization (example: experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform - Power BI, Power Automate, etc.)

• Manufacturing process for raw materials and/or quality system audit experience
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemistry or Material Science
• Prior experience working in Material Quality Chemical group
• Cross-functional team or group leadership and collaboration experience
• Skilled in seat commodity quality assurance activities (i.e. master seat activity)
• Experience auditing and confirming Manufacturing Quality Control Charts (MQC), SPC, PFEMA, PPAP
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience with any of the following chemical materials: paint, oils & fluids, leather & fabric, resin & plastic
• Practical, hands-on experience testing materials and/or parts in a laboratory setting
• Experience with chemical materials or technology related to battery EV/HV
• Leather Research Institute Training/Certification(s)
• Textile Fundamentals training
• ASQM Certification (CQA/CQE, etc.)

• 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)