Production Engineer - Body Weld

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.

Toyota's Body Weld Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage technical operations, systems, and projects for a designated process area within the Body Weld Department.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Body Weld Department's objective to ensure that all Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost targets are achieved and tracked utilizing FMDS tools (KPI Management) for both New Model Launch and/or Mass Production.

What you'll be doing

• Lead by "Safety First" mindset, Toyota Way, and TPS Principles.
• Support development and execution of annual/project plans aligned with company and department hoshin goals.
• Analyze KPIs and identify/implement data driven project execution & kaizen activity.
• Lead technical problem-solving activities related to Equipment Readiness, Process Readiness & Operator Readiness.
• Support Production and Maintenance departments to solve system / process problems and implement countermeasure activity.
• Be a technical resource for production, maintenance, and quality to support new model launch and manufacturing operations and standardization.
• Report to management, internal and external, on project status.
• Coordinate and manage TMNA/vendor/supplier/contractor activity, including equipment specification, job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
• Develop Control Plans & technical instruction to ensure Quality requirements.
• Interact with all stakeholder groups (Stamping PE, Paint PE, Assy PE, Facilities, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related Science field or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in an Engineering Role within a manufacturing or automotive related field
• Experience with machine specification creation and implementation of major and minor equipment and/or process changes
• Experience as a project leader - creating, coordinating, and managing project KPIs, activity schedules, open items closure & budgets
• Experience writing scope of work, technical specification, and/or procedures
• Experience and understanding of manufacturing equipment & processes such as robotics, automation, new technology and/or system integration
• Experience leading and coordinating data driven problem solving activities related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost
• Experience using Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.)
• Experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Experience understanding & applying technical drawings & engineering standards
• Willing to work weekends & holidays/shutdowns as necessary
• Ability & willingness to work up to 60% overtime
• Ability & willingness to travel up to 15% as necessary

• Toyota Experience, including Contractor support with Toyota
• Automotive Experience
• Welding Environment Experience
• Experience with implementation of new product or process launch activity
• Experience leading/participating in multi-department projects or teams
• Robot and/or Vision System Programing and/or Toyopuc experience
• Experience using CAROTT 3, XVL / Ceisar and/or CATIA
• Experience using PowerBi Analytical Tool(s)
• Completion of TBP (Toyota Business Process) through panel

• 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)