Engineer - Battery Production Engineering

Socket.dev; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota's Production Engineering Battery Manufacturing Engineering Battery Cell Department seeks a passionate Engineer to lead pre-production trial planning and problem solving, applying kaizen and Ryohin Joken knowledge.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams, develop plans, create reports, and help drive safety, people development, and customer focus. Travel up to 15% and occasional weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or higher; 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in manufacturing production preparation and schedule/deliverable management.
• Experience in battery cell products, processes or trial activities.
• Knowledge of Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product).
• Ability to coordinate with multiple functions and report to senior leadership.
• Ability to interpret product/process specifications and drawings.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays/shutdowns and travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity.
• Develop and apply kaizen and knowledge sharing for problem solving and learning.
• Create detailed technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet objectives.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineering experience inManufacturing

Battery production knowledge

Project planning and scheduling

Cross-functional coordination

Root cause analysis

Travel willingness up to 15%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other workauthorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEMOPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits' [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in thefuture. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorshipnow or in the future.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Production Engineering (PE)-Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) Battery Cell Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer (Battery Production Engineering) to joinourRyohinJoken(Conditions for GoodProcessandProduct)advancementandproblem-solvinggroup.

Reporting to Engineering Manager the person in this role will support the PE-BME BatteryCell Department'smissiontodeliver engineering solutionsfor rapidcompetitivenessimprovements throughsafetyfirst,people development, and customer focus.

The primary responsibility of this role is leadingplanningandproblem-solving effortsinpre-productiontrialactivity. Utilizing andimprovingsystems&procedures for efficient and effective issueidentification,rootcauseanalysis,issue resolution,andreoccurrenceprevention/ kaizentosubsequentactivityandprojects.

This role willalso contribute to the success of developingorganization’scapabilitiesthroughadvancementand application ofRyohinJokenknowledge and skill.

What you’ll be doing

• Member of cross-functionalteam collaborating withequipment
• Engage and resolvematerial, product, and processissues both internal and external
• Createandimplementworking/trialplans for confirmation of problem-solving activities
• Createdetailedtechnical and summary reports for organizational learning and development
• Input to process and equipment plan/specificationfor kaizen and issue reoccurrence prevention
• Useandadvancementofsystems andprocedurefor problem solvingand learningcapture
• Individualactivity management, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection
• Participate ininternal & external partner relationships aligning to teamobjectives,development, andsupport
• Activity related toPE-BME Department-level Hoshin for organizational advancement
• Individualsupportforstandardization and kaizen (continuous improvement) of department systems and processes
• Driveownindividualdevelopment,seek feedback, and monitor progress

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical Engineering or similar technical field) or5+ years of equivalent professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience inmanufacturingproduction preparation roleandschedule/deliverablemanagementincludingstages ofproject plan,process/equipmentplan,specification & procurement,installationandtrial (2years required)
• Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activities (1+ year required)
• Experience inactivity ofRyohinJokenidentification,application, and/or confirmation (Ryohin Joken means Conditions for GoodProcessandProduct)
• Experience coordinating with varied functionsinlarge corporate organizations, including production engineering, manufacturing, research and development,or similar, and reporting out tosenior leadershiplevel
• Experience ininterpreting and applying product/process specifications, drawings, etc.
• Ability for weekend, holiday, and shutdown work, overtime up to 25%, and travel (domestic and international) up to 15%

Added bonus if you have

• Experience inapplicationof Toyota Production System (TPS)
• Experience in product x process/equipment simultaneous engineering for new model
• Documented problem-solving certification or completed activity such as Toyota Business Practice (TBP),Fault Tree Analysis,or similar
• Experience in manufacturing plant production operations role
• Experience in data analytics toolsand methods
• Experience in digital engineering software tools and procedures, including the ability to read,interpretandmodifymodel data
• Japanese languageproficiencyincluding verbal and written

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and careerdevelopment 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 Toyotaregardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• 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.

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.

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