Engineer I – Battery Pack Assembly

TNA Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Job summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) is seeking a Battery Pack Assembly Engineer to lead and manage new model projects across PACCC engineering. You will drive process development, specify equipment, and manage budgets while ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets.

The role requires prioritizing KPI achievement, coordinating with multiple groups, and traveling up to 50% (including potential work in Japan) to support tooling and installation efforts.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering or 4 years equivalent industry experience.
• Experience writing machine specifications for equipment procurement.
• Experience leading cross-functional discussions and driving direction.
• Project schedule development and KPI setting experience.
• Ability to travel up to 30%–50% and possibly dispatch to Japan for project needs.
• Bonus if you have Body Weld/Chassis Weld/Case Weld experience.
• Experience in Battery Module and Pack production.

Responsibilities

• Create equipment schedules and budgets for new processes.
• Lead process development through design, machine specs, procurement, installation, safety analyses and trials.
• Manage work to achieve project KPI’s.
• Execute onsite equipment modifications during non-production time.
• Participate in kaizen and organizational improvement activities.
• Coordinate with Body Manufacturing Pilot, Stamping PE, Plant Facilities and Vendors.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

KPI setting

Scheduling

Travel readiness

Team coordination

Education

BS in Engineering or 4 yrs experience

Tools

CATIA

C3

AutoCAD

Faro

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 work authorization 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 STEM OPT, 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 Engineering, Excellence, and Strategy (EES) Pack, Assembly, Controls, Caseweld, and Chassis (PACCC) Department seeks a passionate and highly-motivated Battery Pack Assembly Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and manage new model projects from all aspects of PACCC engineering in Toyota’s North American Manufacturing Shops. Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the PACCC Engineering department’s objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost.

What you’ll be doing

• Create equipment schedules and budgets for new processes
• Lead process development through design, machine specification, equipment procurement, installation, safety risk assessments, dimensional accuracy investigations and process trials based on project milestones and events
• Manage work to achieve project KPI’s
• Execute onsite equipment modifications during non-production time (weekends, holidays, etc.)
• Participate in team kaizen and organizational improvement activities
• Interact with outside groups (Body Manufacturing Pilot, Stamping PE, Plant Facilities, Vendors, etc.) to divide responsibilities and resolve conflicts

What you bring

• BS Degree in Engineering (or Engineering Related Field) or 4 years equivalent experience in industry
• Experience in writing machine specifications for equipment procurement
• Experience leading cross functional discussions and driving direction setting
• Project Schedule development and KPI setting experience
• Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdown periods to support tooling modification and installation projects
• Ability to travel up to 30% - 50% to support work at machine vendors, Toyota manufacturing locations, and occasionally in Japan - dispatch to another site (~1 year) is likely to support project needs
• Added bonus if you have Experience in Body Weld, Chassis Weld, or Case Weld (T/M or contractor), PACCC, Assembly Manufacturing Plant experience
• Experience in other Body functions (Seibi, Carott Seibi, Quality, etc.)
• Experience in other non-Body related automotive divisions
• Experience working with C3, Catia, and/or AutoCAD
• Experience in Battery Module and Pack production
• Quality measurement and/or analysis experience (Faro or other systems)

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 (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.

Career Possibilities

Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better.

If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.