Engineer - Powertrain - R&D

Toyota North America; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation (if applicable)

401(k) Company Match

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Design Engineer to support PDE driveline components across vehicle platforms, including electrified powertrains. You will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing plants, and vehicle design groups to ensure high-quality, on-time launches.

The role requires CAD proficiency (CATIA), GD&T expertise, and experience with prototype and production drawings. Occasional travel up to 25% is expected; onsite with some remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience using CAD tools and applying GD&T for design/manufacturability.
• Experience in detailed design and release of prototype and production drawings and supplier specs.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing methods (aluminum/iron casting, forging, machining, thermoplastics, rubber molding).
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create validated 3D models, 2D drawings, and supplier specs using standard design processes.
• Lead design reviews for responsible parts and demonstrate function and targets.
• Develop counter-measures for cost, mass, durability, strength, and warranty based on data.

Skills

CAD tools

GD&T

Driveline design

Excel & PowerPoint

Travel 25%

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

FEA

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. 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 Design (PDE) team is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated Design Engineer with an interest in Driveline systems to help develop a multitude of torque transferring components.

Within the first two years, the primary responsibilities of this role are to support the design of Driveline components for all vehicle types, including Electrified Powertrains by: Collaborating with stakeholders, such as suppliers, Purchasing, Toyota manufacturing plants, Vehicle Design groups, and Toyota Japan through:

• Simultaneous Engineering with potential suppliers, including visits to their manufacturing plant.
• Issue of Toyota owned drawings and/or supplied parts specifications.
• Working with Supplier and Vehicle Plants to support trials and ensure a smooth product/vehicle launch.
• Working with customer facing groups to ensure no issues for customer vehicles.
• Working with North America Manufacturing Centers and local NA suppliers to improve driveline quality by identifying customer issues, investigating root causes, and implementing counter-measures.
• Support Toyota by investigating how to make the driveline system while maintaining quality.

Reporting to the Driveline Design Manager, the person in this role will support the PDE department's objective to build “World Class Powertrains in North America”.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating validated 3D models, 2D drawings, and supplier spec sheets utilizing the standard design process.
• Leading Design Reviews for your responsible parts to show how your design achieves its function and targets.
• Developing counter-measures to gaps such as cost, mass, durability, strength, and warranty rate based on data and engineering mindset.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as vehicle design, TMC driveline design, Supplier Development teams, purchasing, and assembly plants).
• Managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each Toyota milestone.
• Improving PDE’s design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery.
• Benchmarking similar designs to improve our customer experience and cost.
• Training in the Toyota Way.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science (or above) with a Mechanical Engineering degree or other technical disciplines.
• Experience utilizing CAD tools and applying GD&T to support product design and manufacturability.
• Experience in the detailed design and release of prototype and production component drawings and supplier spec sheets.
• Knowledge of typical automotive manufacturing methods (i.e. Aluminum and Iron Castings, Forgings, Machining, Thermoplastics, and Rubber Molding).
• Experience with a level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified drivelines.
• Periodically and peak periods you must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Current working schedule adheres to the Toyota return to office policy. Onsite presence Monday - Thursday, and the option for remote Friday.

Added bonus if you have

• Minimum of 2+ years in Automotive Design/Development.
• Hands-on experience with driveline/powertrain assemblies.
• Detailed knowledge Propeller Shafts, Transfer Case, Driveshafts, and Differentials.
• Experience with Catia, FEA, Vehicle NVH, and Vehicle Simulations.
• Working knowledge of Design Review by Failure Mode (DRBFM.)
• A working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles.
• Team-oriented thinking and a “can-do” attitude.

What We’ll Bring

During your interview process, our team will provide you with 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 (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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