Overview

Who we are

Toyota Research & Development is racing toward a new future of mobility with a diverse team to help us enhance and design products to help people move. Headquartered in Michigan, the research hub of America, we offer competitive salaries, amazing benefits, leadership which prioritizes growth and development, and the chance to play a substantial role in our constant pursuit of innovation and advanced technology. Join an inclusive team environment that puts “respect for people” first, with long-term career opportunities within R&D or across Toyota’s enterprise.

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 Design Division is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to design and develop upper body and/or under body, interior and seat components for vehicles on the road today and future mobility.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the Body Design Division's goal of achieving high quality release at each milestone throughout the full development cycle.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate the design and development of upper body and/or under body, interior and seat components

• Develop body components throughout the design cycle from concept stage to launch by using Toyota development methodologies and processes

• Design utilizing Catia V5 independently and by leading Supplier Engineers or CAD modelers

• Develop and continuously adjust priorities and processes to maintain project targets and deliverables – i.e. schedule, performance, cost, quality

• Visualization of issues, concerns, and gaps for responsible parts and design processes.

• Participate in improvement and reflection activities as required

What you bring (Required Experience/Education)

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline

• Experience within engineering product design

• Ability to work overtime as business needed

• Ability to travel up to 10% when required (domestically and internationally)

• This position requires driving.  A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position

What you may bring (Preferred Experience)  

• CATIA design experience

• Body design or vehicle evaluation

• Understanding of design for manufacturing, manufacturing process, and material properties

• Project Management experience

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

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs

• 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, child care, schools and more

• Flexible spending accounts

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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 or need assistance with your application?  Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to [email protected]