Engineer - Production Engineering

Toyota North America; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Toyota 401(k) with company match

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Production Engineer to support project planning and implementation for new model and capital projects across assembly, paint, and weld shop improvements.

You will drive equipment equipment development, lead projects from concept to launch, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality and productivity targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering/Engineering Tech with 3+ years experience.
• Production Engineering or related role focusing on equipment development/procurement.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installs.
• Team-oriented with ability to stay task-focused and meet KPI targets.
• Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Early project planning and ROI-focused analysis for new models and capital projects.
• Lead equipment projects from concept to launch, including design, procurement and installation.
• Create schedules, manage budgets, and ensure safety and quality across projects.
• Collaborate with internal/external teams across Toyota P.E., NAMC pilot teams, logistics, and maintenance.
• Develop and implement new technologies to improve production shop competitiveness.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

Catia

MS Office

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Engineering Tech

Associates in Engineering Tech

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Catia

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.

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 Production Engineering (PE) department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Production 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
  • Layout analysis emphasizing focus on new model impacts
  • Layout analysis targeting part count and placement effects for plant optimization
  • Overall shop layout optimization (Standard Assembly Order, Process counts, Flexibility, Technology)
  • Equipment impact studies covering PE responsible equipment for production shops
• Assessing the impact of model changes on logistics areas, process equipment, and conveyor systems to establish technical change requirements
  • Conducting impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas
• Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model projects, capital projects, refurbishments projects as well as plant competitiveness projects
  • Early planning studies focusing on technology feasibility as well as ROI
  • Create and manage a project schedule, budget, and quality confirmation plan
  • Taking total ownership of significant project workload. Leading a project, while balancing and adjusting resources based on events
  • Lead projects through process design, machine specification, equipment procurement and installation, safety risk assessments, part quality investigations and process trials.
  • Take ownership of produced part quality for assigned area
  • Create equipment modification concepts and drawings. Creating concept equipment images and driving through implementation
• 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
  • Implementation of Quality Control vision systems for vehicle quality confirmations

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
• MS Office proficient
• 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
• Project management experience

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.

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