Lean Production Engineer — CAD & Process Improvement

Toyota Material Handling; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

PTO & Holidays

Medical plans

401(k) match

Life & Disability

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Fitness

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling is seeking a Production Engineer to own a manufacturing area, identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead projects aligned with department strategies. The role emphasizes decisive, process-focused work with collaboration across Maintenance, Engineering, and Leadership.

You will use CAD to develop process layouts, support new model changes, mentor junior engineers, and help reduce environmental impact while maintaining safety and efficiency in a

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial).
• 0-3 years hands-on experience preferred.
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels within the TMH organization.
• Proficiency with CAD for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Experience with technical problem solving.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and measurement methods.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement safety, quality, and productivity improvements for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, and Leadership to analyze equipment and process limitations.
• Analyze chronic or systemic equipment/process issues to identify long-term improvements.
• Review proposals for new product models and determine manufacturing equipment and process changes.
• Collect and present information to reduce manufacturing environmental impact.
• Develop specifications for outside vendors for fixtures or plant layout changes.
• Develop and optimize material/part flow diagrams with engineers and leadership.
• Use CAD to develop process layouts within constraints.
• Execute assigned projects with schedules, budgets, and KPIs.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and support development of standards and documentation.
• Use basic measuring tools (scale, caliper, tape).
• Maintain safety and alertness at all times.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Tools

Solidworks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Catia

Job description

Toyota Material Handling is seeking a Production Engineer to own a manufacturing area, identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives, and lead projects aligned with department strategies. The role emphasizes decisive, process-focused work with collaboration across Maintenance, Engineering, and Leadership.

You will use CAD to develop process layouts, support new model changes, mentor junior engineers, and help reduce environmental impact while maintaining safety and efficiency in a