Materials Engineer

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 Material Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Materials Engineer to work in the Organic Materials group.

The primary responsibility of this role is to instruct and evaluate plastic, rubber, leather and fabric materials, as well as evaluate tier-1 suppliers' part performance through the vehicle development process.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the Materials Engineering Department's objective to apply innovative materials that meet customer and company needs.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborate with Toyota design engineers and suppliers to select the best materials for new parts.
• Lead suppliers in the evaluation of new materials or part designs.
• Identify and develop innovative material solutions to reduce cost, mass production, improve quality, and/or improve sustainability.
• Collaborate with Design and Quality engineers to resolve production or field quality issues.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology, or Chemical Engineering; AND/OR commensurate experience.
• Proven experience working with design/development/evaluation of automotive organic materials (e.g. plastics, rubber, leather, fabric, etc.) and manufacturing processes.
• Project Management experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Added bonus if you have

• Master of Science degree (or higher) in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience mentoring and/or coaching less experienced team members.
• Experience with writing code to analyze data and/or create software tools to improve efficiency.
• Experience visualizing data via PowerBI or similar tools.
• Experience using FEA to simulate plastic part evaluations.

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): Ann Arbor, MI

Job ID: Toyota_North_America-1818825086

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-23T23:48:24