Overview

Who we are

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’re looking for

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 Unit Weld department's objective to ensure that all Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost targets are achieved and tracked utilizing FMDS tools (KPI Management).

What you’ll be doing

• Lead by “Safety First” mindset, Toyota Way, and TPS Principles.
• Support development and execution of annual plans aligned with company and department hoshin goals.
• Analyze KPI’s and identify/facilitate kaizen activity.
• Lead technical problem-solving activities related to process equipment and new technology integration.
• 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 manufacturing operations and standardization through documentation, training, and audits.
• Report to management, internal and external, on project status
• Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity, including equipment specification, job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
• Conduct Feasibility Study and Risk Assessments prior to process & engineering changes being made.
• Develop technical instruction to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Interact with outside groups (Stamping PE, Paint PE, Assy PE, Facilities, etc.)

What you bring

• 2+ years of plant-level experience in an automotive manufacturing environment including prior experience with equipment automation
• Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering or an Industrial Technology Degree with 5+ years of equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years of experience with planning multiple projects and utilizing project management skills
• 2+ years of 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-functional projects or problem-solving teams
• Proven experience with the MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends & July / December holiday shutdowns as necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 5% of the time both internationally and domestically            

Added bonus if you have

• Prior Toyota experience
• Experience working in body weld production engineering (TMNA or NAMC)
• Experience with the implementation of new technologies to improve process efficiency
• Experience writing project justifications (Ringi), cost reduction activities, and project management
• Robot and/or Vision System Programming and/or Toyopuc / PLC experience
• Experience using AutoCAD or other CAD software

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
• Flexible work options based on business needs
• 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 diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.