Engineer - Production Engineering

Toyota North America; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Job summary

Toyota North America’s Production Engineering team seeks a passionate Production Engineer to support project planning and implementation for new model and capital projects across assembly, paint, and weld operations.

You will collaborate with internal teams to deliver new model equipment and processes that meet Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost targets, while developing innovative technologies to enhance competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering/Engineering Tech or Associates in Engineering Tech with 3+ years relevant work experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; proficient in Inventor and/or Catia.

Responsibilities

• Early Project Planning and Impact Analysis.
• Assessing impact of model changes on logistics, process equipment and conveyors to establish technical change requirements.
• Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model, capital, refurbishments and plant competitiveness.
• Collaborating with Toyota internal/external groups including TMNA PE Project Leaders, NAMC Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, and Planning.

Job description

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’sProduction Engineering (PE) department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivatedProduction Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support project planning and implementation for new model as well as capital projects for assembly, paint, and weld shop improvements.

Reporting to the manager, the person in this role will support the PE department's objective to provide new model equipment and processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost. Production Engineering covers a broad range of commodities from Material Handling Systems, Process Equipment, Conveyors, Vehicle Performance & Quality Confirmation Equipment.

What you'll be doing

Early Project Planning and Impact Analysis

Assessing the impact of model changes on logistics areas, process equipment, and conveyor systems to establish technical change requirements

Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model projects, capital projects, refurbishments projects as well as plant competitiveness projects

Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Production Engineering Project Leaders, North America Manufacturing Company (NAMC's) Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, Production Engineering Planning Department, and others

Development of new technologies related to improving competitiveness within the production shops

What you bring

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering/Engineering Tech or Associates in Engineering Tech w/ 3+ years relevant work experience

Production Engineering or an engineering role focusing on equipment development/procurement

Willing to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations

Willing to work in a team environment

Self-starting individual with ability to stay task focused and meet or exceed set KPI's related to project requirements

Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Inventor and/or Catia

Travel up to 20% to all NAMC's as well as Japan

Added bonus if you have

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Advanced Degree

Experience in controls and automation for manufacturing equipment

2+ years Construction Management experience

Experience in Simultaneous Engineering or vehicle design for new model launches

What we'll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on 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 assistance (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.

Toyota North America is a leading automotive manufacturer committed to quality, innovation, and creating career opportunities while advancing the future of mobility.