Engineer - Battery Production Engineering

Toyota Deutschland GmbH; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Job summary

Toyota is seeking a Battery Production Engineer to join the PE-BME Battery Cell Department, leading pre-production trial planning and problem-solving. You will drive root-cause analysis, kaizen activities, and learning initiatives to accelerate rapid competitiveness while prioritizing safety and people development.

The role requires collaboration across functions, detailed reporting, and development of standardized processes. Travel up to 15% and overtime up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in Engineering or 5+ years of equivalent engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing production preparation including planning, procurement, installation and trial.
• Experience in battery cell products, processes, or trial activities.
• Experience with Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product).
• Experience coordinating with multiple functions and reporting to senior leadership.
• Experience interpreting product/process specifications and drawings.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays/shutdowns with up to 25% overtime and travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and problem-solving in pre-production trial activity.
• Improve systems and procedures for issue identification and resolution.
• Produce detailed technical and summary reports for organizational learning.
• Contribute to kaizen and prevention of recurrence.
• Support the department's learning and capability development through Ryohin Joken.
• Standardize and improve department systems and processes.
• Manage own activity, visualize status, and reflect on progress.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to align with team objectives.
• Support Hoshin planning for organizational advancement.
• Assist with standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering experience (5+ years)

Battery production prep

Battery cell processes knowledge

Ryohin Joken knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning & scheduling

Root-cause analysis

Documentation & reporting

Kaizen/continuous improvement

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering

Job description

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 the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now 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 join our Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product) advancement and problem-solving group.

Reporting to Engineering Manager the person in this role will support the PE-BME Battery Cell Department's mission to deliver engineering solutions for rapid competitiveness improvements through safety first, people development, and customer focus.

The primary responsibility of this role is leading planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity. Utilizing and improving systems & procedures for efficient and effective issue identification, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and reoccurrence prevention/ kaizen subsequent activity and projects.

This role will also contribute to the success of developing organization’s capabilities through advancement and application of Ryohin Joken knowledge and skill.

What you’ll be doing

• Member of cross-functional team collaborating with equipment
• Engage and resolve material, product, and process issues both internal and external
• Create and implement working/trial plans for confirmation of problem-solving activities
• Created detailed technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development
• Input to process and equipment plan/specification for kaizen and issue reoccurrence prevention
• Use and advancement of systems and procedures for problem solving and learning capture
• Individual activity management, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection
• Participate in internal & external partner relationships aligning to team objectives, development, and support
• Activity related to PE-BME Department-level Hoshin for organizational advancement
• Individual support for standardization and kaizen (continuous improvement) of department systems and processes
• Drive own individual development, seek feedback, and monitor progress

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical Engineering or similar technical field) or 5+ years of equivalent professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in manufacturing production preparation role and schedule/deliverable management including stages of project plan, process/equipment plan, specification & procurement, installation and trial (2 years required)
• Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activities (1+ year required)
• Experience inactivity of Ryohin Joken identification, application, and/or confirmation (Ryohin Joken means Conditions for Good Process and Product)
• Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organizations, including production engineering, manufacturing, research and development, or similar, and reporting out to senior leadership level
• Experience interpreting 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 in application of 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 tools and methods
• Experience in digital engineering software tools and procedures, including the ability to read, interpret and modify model data
• Japanese language proficiency including verbal and written

What we’ll bring

• 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 (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.