Engineer II - Supplier Quality Management Engineering

toyota; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota's Plano headquarters is seeking a data-minded Engineer to lead accessory product development, supplier collaboration, and process optimization within the PSD team. You will apply rigorous analytics to drive manufacturability and cost improvements across multiple programs.

The role emphasizes design-for-manufacturability, KPI transparency, and cross-functional teamwork with suppliers to meet milestones. Travel may be required up to 50% peak and 25–30% on average.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 4+ years of equivalent professional experience in Automotive Manufacturing/Engineering.
• Experience with data analysis to evaluate trends and communicate insights to management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Utilize process engineering and Toyota Production System skills to design and implement optimal manufacturing processes with suppliers.
• Execute and manage the PSD operating procedure for change part content across programs.
• Develop and modify project strategies for critical parts based on risk ranking.
• Maintain and communicate part status information for KPI visualization.
• Lead supplier teams in problem solving to mitigate risks using Toyota practices.
• Develop project schedules to achieve objectives and KPI targets.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot tables)

Power BI

GD&T basics

Data analytics platforms & AI tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Excel

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 Purchasing Supplier Development (PSD) Accessories, Logistics, and Planning Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer with a strong data analytics mindset and the ability to turn insights into sound business decisions.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the development of Accessory products, processes and suppliers. To achieve this goal, the Engineer will deploy the PSD New Model Development Operational Procedure and apply rigorous analytical thinking to optimize the design for manufacturability to achieve project milestones.

The person in this role will support PSD's objective to develop our outsourced supply base to ensure overall best cost, quality, manufacturability, and operational self-reliance.

This position will be located at Headquarters, Plano, TX.

What you'll be doing

• Utilize process engineering and Toyota Production System skills, through collaborative work with suppliers' teams, to ensure design and implementation of optimal manufacturing processes.
• Execute and manage the PSD operating procedure for specific change part content over multiple programs.
• Develop, execute, and modify project strategies for critical parts based on risk ranking activities.
• Maintain and communicate responsible part status information for project KPI visualization internally and externally.
• Lead Supplier Partner teams in problem solving and consensus building to mitigate risks utilizing Toyota business practices.
• Develop project schedule to achieve set objectives and KPI's.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field.
• 4+ years of equivalent professional experience in Automotive Manufacturing/Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Engineering experience (including applicable co-op experience) in developing one or more of the following commodities/ products:
• Interior - Floor Protection Products, Trim, Garnish, Console Box
• Exterior - Towing Products, Cargo Products, Vehicle Protection Products, Bumper, Rocker, Spoiler, Undercover, Outer Mirror
• Electrical/Electronic - Lighting Products, ECU, Battery, Hybrid System
• Chassis - Suspension, Brakes, Driveline
• 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering Experience with one or more of the following processes: Molding processes, Plastics joining, Complex Assembly, Paint or Coatings application
• Electronics Soldering/SMT, Complex Assembly, Sewing, Wrapping, Wire harness assembly
• Casting, Forging (Aluminum & Iron)
• Machining, Milling, Heat Treatment
• Stamping, Welding
• Material processing including Steel, Aluminum, Resins, Paint, Rubber
• Experience and knowledge in General Automotive Body and Vehicle Structures.
• Experience reading drawings/prints, including the ability to discuss basic GD&T for manufactured parts.
• Experience with data analysis, including the ability to evaluate trends, quantify impacts, and communicate concise decision-quality insights and recommendations to management:
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI and Power Automate (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation)
• Working knowledge and experience with data analytics platforms & AI tools
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% Peak, average 25 - 30%.

Added bonus if you have

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Automotive manufacturing experience, working directly for an Automotive OEM or Automotive Supplier.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Aftermarket Production Preparation experience with demonstrated ability to manage either of the following: Multiple supplier Production Preparation across multiple vehicle / unit projects.
• The establishment of manufacturing processes to include critical characteristics and parameter controls across a broad spectrum of inputs such as Tooling, Equipment, Process Capacity, Capability, Quality, Throughput and