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 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 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 an area technical resource for production, maintenance, and quality to support manufacturing operations and standardization thru documentation, training, and audits.
• Report to management, internal and external, on project status for assigned area
• Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity, including equipment specification, job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules for assigned area.
• Conduct Feasibility Study and Risk Assessment's prior to process & engineering changes being made for assigned area.
• Develop technical instruction to assure quality requirements are met for assigned area.
• Interact with outside groups (Stamping PE, Paint PE, Assy PE, Facilities, etc.)

What you bring

• Plant level experience in manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other technical degree and a minimum 2 years working experience in Production Engineering Role
• Experience with machine specifications creation and implementation of major and minor equipment and/or process changes
• Experience writing Ringi’s, or cost reduction activities, and project management
• Experience implementing equipment automations and/or integration
• 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 & holiday/shutdowns as necessary
• Experience using AutoCAD or SolidWorks
• Experience using Catia and/or Carrot 3 and/or XVL

Added bonus if you have

• Toyota Experience, including Contractor support with Toyota
• Experience writing technical specification and/or procedures
• Experience with implementation of new technologies to improve process efficiency
• Project lead experience managing activity schedules and KPIs.
• Robot and/or Vision System Programing and/or Toyopuc experience
• Experience using SMS and/or WinCMM

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
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• 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]