Engineer - Paint Materials, Contingent Worker (1514503)

Toyota North America; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Paint Materials Engineer for a 12-month assignment in Georgetown, KY. The role develops new paint materials, evaluates color/appearance, and supports cost/performance improvements in the Paint department.

The position requires a BS in engineering, strong data analysis, and experience coordinating multi-team projects. Travel up to 30% and occasional weekend work may be required; labor hours are standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or Material Science preferred.
• Proficient in summarizing data and creating charts in Excel; building presentations in PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead new color & material introductions to all facilities, from lab work through online testing and production approval, focusing on paint & resin shops.
• Establish process controls for new materials/technologies and align cross-functional teams.
• Lead materials-related problem solving; apply TBP methods to identify root cause and countermeasures.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Paint/color knowledge

Travel up to 30%

TBP/QH process knowledge

Internal audit familiarity

Paint pilot experience

Japanese basics

Spanish basics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering / Materials Engineering / Chemistry / Material Science

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Magnit Direct Sourcing on behalf of Toyota is currently hiring a Engineer - Paint Materials for a temporary assignment in Georgetown, Kentucky. This is a 12-month contract. The pay range for this role is between $50.00 - $55.00/Hr. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K.

Description

• This role will support the Paint department’s objective to be a global leader in new material development and move towards plant of the future initiatives to ensure flexibility and competitiveness.
• The primary responsibility of this Paint Materials Engineer is to evaluate and manage new model color paint trials, new material technologies, and support current production initiatives to reduce material cost and improve material performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new color & material introductions to all facilities (body & resin paint) from lab workability through online testing and production approval, including trial planning, quality evaluations, and direction setting recommendations – primary focus on paint & resin shops.
• Establish process controls and parameters (RJ) for new materials/technologies and gain one-voice among cross-functional teams
• Lead materials-related problem solving across multiple divisions; applying TBP methods to identify root-cause and countermeasures
• Support and assess CPU and Environmental impacts of new materials; quantify cost/benefit and lead decision‑making with stakeholders
• Support Paint department Hoshin objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, etc.
• Proficient summarizing data and creating charts in Excel, building presentations in PowerPoint.
• Experience leading multiple projects that required coordination with people outside your immediate team (other departments, vendors or external groups).
• Experienced in analyzing data to identify the true root cause of a problem in addition to implementing countermeasures.
• Experience creating and presenting reports to multiple levels of management.
• 1+ year evaluating color and appearance of painted surfaces.
• 1+ years of experience in paint lab doing workability evaluations
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods to support projects.
• Ability to travel (up to 30%) to support NAMC competitiveness.
• TBP completed through panel
• Served as SME or internal auditor for North American QR/QS/QH process
• Project experience within Paint Pilot function
• Basic Japanese language skills
• Basic Spanish language skills

You should not apply for this role if you will require Magnit Direct Source to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Magnit Direct Source 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 Magnit Direct Source 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.

Magnit is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE

Work Authorization

Preferred years of experience : 3 years

Travel required : 25% or less

Shift timings : 9 AM to 5 PM