Paint Engineer- New Model

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.

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values "respect for people" and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment - Toyota Manufacturing has it all."

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 are looking for

Toyota's Paint Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Paint Engineer-New Model.

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage engineering functions of the Paint New Model team to prepare the shop for future model changes while also supporting other shop initiatives.

Reporting to the Paint New Model Manager the person in this role will support the Paint Department's objective to safely and successfully complete new model introductions and shop projects.

What you'll be doing

• Lead projects/activities that prepare the shop for planned model changes
• New Color introductions
• Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity, including equipment specification, job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
• Quality validation and standard adherence from new model planning to trial phases
• Production Support for Paint Processes and Projects (as requested)
• Safety Machine Risk Assessment & Safety Kaizen Implementation
• Creating New & Maintaining Existing Engineering Process Standards
• Report to management, internal and external, on project status
• Lead technical problem-solving activities related to process equipment and new technology integration.

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering
• Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with technical specifications and implementation of major and minor equipment and/or process changes
• Experience leading and coordinating problem solving activities related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost
• Experience leading/participating in cross-shop projects or problem-solving teams
• Be willing to work weekends & July/December holiday shutdowns as necessary as well as work overtime as business requires
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that's acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

• Minimum 1 year of experience working at TMMMS Paint Department
• Experience with implementation of new technologies to improve process efficiency
• Project lead experience managing activity schedules and KPIs.
• Experience writing Ringi's, cost reduction activities, and project management
• Robot and/or Vision System Programing and/or Toyopuc experience
• TBP (Toyota Business Process) in process or complete
• Experience with PowerBI, SMS-BR, N-SMS, Smartsheets, G-Alis, 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)