Engineer II - Technology Product Management

TMN Toyota Motor North America Company; Nebraska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member vehicle purchase discount

Vehicle lease program

Comprehensive health care and wellness

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

TMN Toyota Motor North America Company seeks a TERRACE Product Owner to lead Toyota’s 3DEXPERIENCE implementation and provide product leadership for global engineering systems across TMNA and affiliates. The role emphasizes roadmap prioritization, platform strategy, and cross-functional alignment with global technology roadmaps.

The candidate will coordinate with TMC, manufacturing, and affiliate teams, drive upgrades, and ensure continuity of vehicle development processes while residing within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years in computer science or IT management.
• Experience with product ownership of large-scale engineering/PLM.
• Familiar with PLM, CAD, or engineering data management systems.
• Strong understanding of engineering and vehicle development processes.
• Proven ability to coordinate across global organizations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with platform upgrades and vendor management.
• Bonus for direct experience with Toyota systems.
• Experience with TMNA/TMC structures.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum; bilingual Japanese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Owner for TERRACE, Toyota’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform implementation, managing platform strategy, roadmap prioritization, and the global engineering product and CAD data repository
• Provide product leadership and North American coordination for TMC engineering systems including SMS, MAVIS, TENIS, TIOS, WBDM, and other core systems supporting parts management, specifications, cost, mass, engineering design, and simulation
• Lead platform modernization efforts, production support, vendor management, and issue resolution to maintain engineering productivity and platform stability across TMNA and global affiliates
• Coordinate cross-functional and global stakeholder engagement—including TMC, manufacturing organizations, and affiliate teams—to align North American business requirements with global technology roadmaps
• Manage platform upgrades and cross-functional change management, applying lessons learned from complex global TERRACE releases to reduce production risk and ensure continuity of vehicle development processes

Skills

Product Ownership

PLM platforms

3DEXPERIENCE

Cross-functional

Stakeholder Mgmt

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3–5 years in CS/IT

Tools

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

Overview

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 Technologies Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated TERRACE Product Owner and Global (TMC) Systems Product Owner. The primary responsibility of this role is to own and advance TERRACE, Toyota’s implementation of the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform, and provide product leadership for TMC global engineering systems that support vehicle development operations across TMNA and Toyota affiliates worldwide. Reporting to the Manager - Technology Product Management , the person in this role will support the Engineering Technologies department’s objective to maintain and advance Toyota’s critical engineering platforms, preserve institutional knowledge, and ensure continued alignment between TMNA and TMC technology roadmaps in support of vehicle program execution. This position is based in Saline, MI. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as Product Owner for TERRACE, Toyota’s 3DEXPERIENCE platform implementation, managing platform strategy, roadmap prioritization, and the global engineering product and CAD data repository
• Provide product leadership and North American coordination for TMC engineering systems including SMS, MAVIS, TENIS, TIOS, WBDM, and other core systems supporting parts management, specifications, cost, mass, engineering design, and simulation
• Lead platform modernization efforts, production support, vendor management, and issue resolution to maintain engineering productivity and platform stability across TMNA and global affiliates
• Coordinate cross-functional and global stakeholder engagement—including TMC, manufacturing organizations, and affiliate teams—to align North American business requirements with global technology roadmaps
• Manage platform upgrades and cross-functional change management, applying lessons learned from complex global TERRACE releases to reduce production risk and ensure continuity of vehicle development processes

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3-5 years of experience in computer science, IT management or related field
• Experience in product ownership or product management of large-scale enterprise engineering or PLM platforms
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), CAD, or engineering data management systems (e.g., Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of engineering and vehicle development processes, including parts management, specifications, cost, mass, engineering design, and simulation
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships and coordinate across global organizations, including international OEM or Tier 1 environments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated experience advocating for regional business requirements within a global operating model
• Experience leading platform or systems upgrades, vendor management, and production support for mission-critical enterprise systems
• Added bonus if you have Direct experience with Toyota engineering systems (SMS, MAVIS, TENIS, TIOS, WBDM) or similar proprietary R&D platforms
• Prior experience working with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) or in a Japanese automotive OEM environment
• Background in automotive vehicle development programs and familiarity with TMNA/TMC organizational structures
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum product ownership methodologies in an enterprise engineering context
• Bi-lingual in Japanese is a plus

What we’ll bring

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)

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. Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [e-mail]. At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.

Career Possibilities

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.