Overview
Who we are
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 Conveyance Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer for Logistics, Automation, and Model Change Support.
The primary responsibility of this role is to Create, Manage, and Improve TMMK’s Automated Delivery Systems, and to Provide Leadership to Model Change Engineers and to Daily Conveyance Operations.
The person in this role will support operations of Plant 1 and 2 Automated Deliveries, and interact with Assembly, Plastics, and Bodyweld Production, Conveyance, and Maintenance personnel to ensure system and equipment upgrades are made according to schedule and budget.
What you’ll be doing
- Support new model introduction for logistics pilot including dock layout, parts list confirmation, packaging confirmation, dolly design, and confirmation.
- Collaborative communication with pilot assembly and conveyance to ensure safe and efficient process set up.
- Support Mass production conveyance engineering including dock layout changes, equipment modifications, delivery systems kaizen including safety kanban.
- Lead automation and Innovation for material handling, benchmarking, capital planning and ringi management, project planning and implementation, conveyance training, and handover.
- Partner with Plant PIV working group input and action implementation, safety communication across Assembly & Conveyance Engineering, Implement PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) x pedestrian separation countermeasures, implement standards set by working group for PIVs.
- Lead writing logistics ringi for new models, and for Conveyance Operations. Order, procure, and install material handling equipment for conveyance groups. Budget and forecast gentani based on historical projects, Yokoten successful platforms across plant/region.
- Collaborate with Cross-functional working groups with conveyance and production for delivery efficiency. Lead weekly meetings for open item discussion, Dock layout, and route delivery support, SOAR North American working group for automation communication. Implement kaizen for delivery systems (Karakuri, Sarasara, pass through parent/child).
What you bring
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar equivalent technical degree OR Automated Mobile Robot AMR Automation Experience
- Experience with equipment design or modifications, technical specifications, and implementation of conveyance equipment, including support at start-up
- Experience with new equipment Installation / old equipment demo
- Experience coordinating with Equipment Manufacturers (domestic and overseas) for logistics and automation installations
- Experience with manufacturing plant systems for regional compliance, such as Environmental, Assets, Control of Hazardous Energy, ISO, PIV’s, or similar plant systems
- Experience leading and coordinating project activity related to Productivity and Cost for daily production, including new product introduction and/or model change
- Experience creating and managing a ringi (budget proposal), including budget proposal, cost analysis , and bid packages for capital and operating projects
- Experience managing milestones and resources drawing to SOP including process development, equipment and tool spec, and procurement
Added bonus if you have
- Experience in Automotive Assembly Plant
- Experience in Model Change with knowledge of vehicle structure and vehicle systems
- Knowledge and implementation experience with PLC and human-machine interface
- Experience writing procedures for shop-level standards, such as Assembly Engineering Instructions or similar shop flow procedures
- Experience with manual and autonomous logistics systems
- Experience with robot system design and installation
- Experience with vision systems and automated barcode detection applications
- Experience managing shop space allocation and plant processing layout
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.