Package Design 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.

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Who we're looking for

Toyota's Manufacturing Parts Operations is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Packaging Design Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to work with vehicle design to minimize cost impact of part shape changes, manage the development of Tier 1 packaging from vehicle project inception through launch, and support any design concerns or kaizen opportunities after launch.

Reporting to the Packaging Design Manager, the person in this role will support the Manufacturing Parts Organization objective to design packaging to safely deliver parts at the lowest possible environmental impact and cost while ensuring part quality.

What you'll be doing

• Work closely with vehicle design team to minimize cost impact of part design changes.
• New packaging design, development and approval
• Individual KPI management in the way of safety, quality & cost reduction.
• Develop and manage a master schedule to ensure packaging is available to support vehicle launch.
• Work with stakeholders in vehicle plants to ensure packaging design is integrated into production and delivery plans.
• Work with supply chain stakeholders, including suppliers, conveyance teams, and packaging fabricators, to design optimal Tier 1 packaging that integrates seamlessly with automation.
• Support daily operations at vehicle plants when packaging-related quality issues or kaizen opportunities arise.
• Support ad hoc packaging studies to assist other groups in decision making.
• Manage model change budget and gain approval for packaging expenditures

• Engineering degree in Packaging, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar, and 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• High level proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software.
• Develop and follow operating procedures and measure results utilizing KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of the packaging development processes and how it integrates into the Manufacturing facilities (NAMC).
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within an organization.
• Ability to work daily overtime up to 25% with an increased amount during model change activities.
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Ability to manage projects and milestones.

• Toyota production system (TPS) experience and understanding.
• Budget management experience.
• Supply chain experience.
• CAD/CATIA/3D data manipulation experience.
• Packaging design experience.
• Completion of TBP & JKK
• 3+ years of NAMC experience

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• 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