Internal Logistics Engineer: Automation & Kaizen Lead

Toyota; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Purchase Discount

Lease Vehicle Program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Toyota Manufacturing Indiana is seeking an Internal Logistics Engineer to lead engineering within the Internal Logistics Shops. You will plan and execute projects, support daily production operations, and work with cross-functional teams to safely implement new equipment.

This role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, AutoCAD, and strong planning and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Applied Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (co-op/intern or full-time position).
• AutoCAD experience.
• Proficiency in analyzing contractor 2D drawings and implementing into shop floor layouts.
• Project management experience (developing, leading, prioritizing work, milestones, gaining consensus, and reporting out status).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Ability to do weekend work, holiday shutdown work, and confirmation support to restart production as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget planning and tracking.
• Develop detailed planning timelines to support automation projects.
• Complete Risk Assessments and Kanban process for new system implementations.
• Using a kaizen mindset to improve current delivery systems with the IL shops.
• Support cross functional teams consisting of production, safety, maintenance, inspection, quality engineering, FAE, and other departments.
• Liaison to TEMA FAE for shop layout, space creation, and schedule considerations.
• Applicant must possess good communication skills to share proposals with all levels of leadership at TMMI.
• This position requires weekend work, holiday shutdown work, and confirmation support to allow for smooth restart of production.
• Domestic and international travel is up to 25%.

Skills

Project management

Budget planning

Communication

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Toyota Manufacturing Indiana is seeking an Internal Logistics Engineer to lead engineering within the Internal Logistics Shops. You will plan and execute projects, support daily production operations, and work with cross-functional teams to safely implement new equipment.

This role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, hands-on manufacturing experience, AutoCAD, and strong planning and communication skills.