Senior Engineer, Production Engineering

Location Type: On-site

 

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.

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

This position is located at PEMC in Kentucky

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Production Engineering Paint Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Planning Senior Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to evaluate and plan automation innovation, evaluate and test paint new technologies. Additionally, track Toyota’s carbon neutrality targets within the paint shops and set standards both for new technology and environmental targets with standardization across the NAMCs.

Reporting to the Equipment Planning Group Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Paint PE department’s objective to trial equipment for new vehicle projects and technologies to meet Toyota’s goals to include but not limited to CPU reduction, quality improvements and environmental targets.

What you’ll be doing

• Support evaluation of innovative equipment project proposals, including process and equipment capability assessments

• Develop strategies and lead implementation for North American equipment testing and evaluation in lab and plant environments

• Create presentations and reports to communicate project status and key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Become an expert in multiple paint shop technologies and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve goals

• Develop standards and (RJ) documents for new technologies and improve specifications for equipment, ensuring CoHE compliance and cross-NAM standardization

• Provide cross-functional support to the E&F 2050 group to meet environmental targets

• Lead supplier development activities with Purchasing to improve bids, specifications, and development processes

• Coach and develop junior members in the group

• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time both domestic and international

• Ability to work weekends, during holidays and/or NAMC shutdown

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent experience in Toyota engineering or technical role

• At least 2 years of experience with equipment bidding, specification, and evaluation

• At least 2 years of Toyota new equipment installation and start-up experience

• At least 2 years of project management experience; implementation or following Kanban process and CoHE

• Ability to identify project restrictions and develop effective countermeasures

• Experience with CAD, 3D Inventor, or similar modeling software

• Ability to evaluate CPU impact and implement reduction activities

• Experience creating A3 and/or Ringi documents for equipment procurement

Added bonus if you have

• Bilingual in English and Japanese and/or English and Spanish

• At least 2 years PLC experience and knowledge

• MSRC and or Machine Risk Analysis Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in automation and/or robot programming

• Experience with vision system evaluation, programming, and use cases

• Experience with paint shop booths, ovens, conveyer, abatement systems, air houses, and enclosures

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

• 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)

• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all 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.

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.