Engineer II - PE (Casting)

toyota; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Lease Vehicle Program

Health care and wellness plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Toyota's Powertrain Casting Engineering Department seeks a Casting Engineer to establish capital budgets, set specs, and drive pre-production for aluminum cylinder blocks, BEV components, and housing. You will manage tooling, lead trials, and ensure cost-efficient readiness for SOP.

Based in Jackson, TN, this onsite role requires hands-on leadership, strong project-management skills, and experience with high-value capital projects to support NA manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Production preparation/manufacturing experience required.
• Experience leading capital projects >$5M.
• Experience with project cycles from planning to SOP.

Responsibilities

• Establish capital budgets for major powertrain projects.
• Set equipment and die specs; follow through delivery.
• Lead adjustment and quality confirmation trials.
• Governing TBP problem solving and countermeasure activities.
• Lead pre-production phase; schedule, install contractors, review materials.

Skills

Capital project leadership

Project milestone management

Production preparation

Part quality & manufacturability

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving (TBP)

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

Fanuc Robot

Toyopuc PLC

2D/3D CAD systems

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 Powertrain Casting Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Casting Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to establish capital budget for major powertrain projects, set equipment & die specs, follow ordered items through delivery, set process parameters, lead adjustment & quality confirmation trials, lead product defect countermeasure activities.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Tennessee (TMMTN), Jackson TN location, the person in this role will support the TMNA PE Casting Engineering Department's objective to provide the manufacturing site (TMMTN) with the best equipment, tooling and process at the lowest cost to meet their production objectives. An engineer who thrives in a hands‑on environment would be a necessary ingredient for success in this role.

This position is based in Jackson, TN. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location. This is an onsite role.

What you'll be doing

• Existing Vehicle Powertrain: includes pre-production preparation of Toyota casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, HYBRID transmission cases and housing
• BEV Development: planning and pre-production preparation for BEV STEP 3 e-Axle case and housing and suspension member (SOP~2027)
• Project scope can span 12-24mo and includes planning/budget development, equipment/die procurement, equipment installation, and casting trials leading to SOP
• Project budgets typically range from $5~$45M
• Study TMC based processes and develop unique NA "Operation Drawings" that support NA processes.
• Other processes that may require support; shikumi development, hoshin (goals) objectives.
• Build and manage problem list ("Punchlist") that develop on a regular (daily) basis during the course of a project
• Learn and apply TBP (Toyota Business Practice) method of problem solving.
• Lead a project group during the pre-production phase of a project. This includes scheduling meetings, leading equipment installation contractors, reviewing materials and gaining consensus

What you bring

• BS (or above) in Engineering.
• Production preparation and/or manufacturing experience.
• Major model change experience (equipment, fixtures, tooling, transfers) & impact to part quality/manufacturability.
• Experience as a project leader or with a working group including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management.
• Experience leading capital projects of >$5M.
• Experience with project cycles from planning to SOP.

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor's degree (and equivalent related engineering experience) in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Tech or Manufacturing/Industrial Tech.
• Casting or metals related manufacturing engineering experience.
• High pressure die casting experience.
• Direct working experience with NC machining.
• Working knowledge with Fanuc Robot including system integration and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge with Toyopuc PLC including system integration and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge with 2D/3D CAD systems for equip layout and part/die modeling applications.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Creo or other 2D/3D programs.
• Proficient with programming/troubleshooting industrial PLC platforms.
• Experienced with preparing documentation, presenting/gaining approval for capital projects and cost justification proposals.
• Six Sigma and methodical problem-solving experience

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 contributio