Engineer I - Production Engineering (Assembly)

Toyota North America; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Production Engineering – Engineer at our Final Assembly Engineering team in Kentucky. You will support development and implementation of new model preparation, ensure equipment readiness, and drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency across NAMCs.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external partners, travel up to 20%, and flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or technical degree with 3+ years of automotive production engineering experience.
• Experience in Automotive Production Engineering.
• Training and experience creating equipment technical specifications for vendor execution.
• Vehicle model change experience or a rotation within a vehicle model change.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to NAMCs and Japan for TMC sites and equipment makers.
• Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required (weekends/holidays).

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment projects from concept to launch across the NAMCs.
• Support development and implementation of new model preparation at NAMCs.
• Collaborate with TMNA Final Assembly Engineering Project Leaders and cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Automotive Production Engineering

Equipment specs for vendor execution

Vehicle model change experience

Travel up to 20%

Overtime up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's Degree 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.

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 Final Assembly Engineering (FAE) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineering – Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support in development and implementation of new model preparation at NAMCs, with this role being at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky.

Reporting to the FAE Manager, the person in this role will support the FAE objective to make Assembly Equipment best-in-industry for Team Member safety, highest quality, and most efficient utilization of automation technology for non-value-added work reduction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project Planning with Plant Model Change teams and Final Assembly team for upcoming model change
• Evaluating Model change impact to assembly processes and developing technical equipment change requirements
• Development of new technologies and vendor base for PE (Production Engineering)
• Leading equipment projects from concept to launch to Assembly across the NAMCs
• Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including TMNA Final Assembly Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, Internal Logistics Engineering regional team, PEPD, and others
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or technical degree or equivalent 3+ years of work experience or 3 Co-op rotations within Automotive Production Engineering
• Experience in Automotive Production Engineering
• Training and experience creating equipment technical specifications for vendor execution
• Vehicle model change experience or a rotation within a vehicle model change
• Ability to travel up to 20% to all North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs) as well as Japan for TMC sites and equipment makers
• Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required (including some weekends and holidays)
  
  

Added bonus if you have

• Experience in project planning and/or creating project schedules, projecting dates for key inputs/outputs
• Experience improving safety conditions in team member processes
• Completion of TBP Panel
  
  

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.

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