Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

Paid time off + holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) match 6%

Life Insurance & Disability

Tuition Assistance

EAP

Kaizen Rewards

Career development

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize paint and powder coating processes, driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements. You will work closely with manufacturing teams to introduce new technologies and standardize best practices.

In this in-person Columbus, Indiana role, you’ll become the technical expert for paint and powder coat areas and lead continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Associate degree with applicable experience acceptable.
• 3–5 years in industrial manufacturing; coating processes preferred.
• Proficiency in Solidworks/Inventor/AutoCAD/Catia for fixture/tooling design.
• Strong communication and ability to interface with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Improve production processes and drive efficiency.
• Identify continuous improvement activities to enhance safety and quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing stakeholders to boost productivity.
• Support environmental initiatives and community relations.
• Investigate and eliminate downtime in paint and powder coat areas.
• Improve process controls and standardization for best-in-class results.
• Apply Toyota Production System lean practices to improve material flow and reduce lead times.
• Become the technical expert for paint and powder coat areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate degree in a technical field

Tools

Solidworks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Catia

Job description

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a Manufacturing Engineer

The Role

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Manufacturing Engineer who brings decisiveness, strong decision-making, and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll support paint and powder coat functions including current process optimization, introduction of new technology into manufacturing, and continually improving safety, quality, and productivity. This person must be results-oriented, and process focused with an approach that is responsive and aligned with company strategies. At Toyota Material Handling, we value innovative and creative ideas. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our business, you will feel right at home.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Improve production processes by driving efficiency to best utilize company resources
• Identify continuous improvement activities within manufacturing to help our Associates work safely while increasing the quality of our products.
• Work closely with stakeholders throughout manufacturing to increase the productivity of operations delivering Toyota’s customer the best value.
• Support organizational initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our operations while supporting the community within which we live.
• Support manufacturing to investigate and eliminate downtime within the paint and powder coat areas.
• Improve process controls and standardization to deliver best in class results for our customers, both internal and external.
• Understand lean manufacturing practices within the Toyota Production System to improve material flow and inventory levels, reducing lead-times and improving safety.
• Strive to become the technical expert for the paint and powder coat areas and proactively identify and improve issues before problems occur.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Materials/Chemical)
• Associates degree in a technical field with proven, applicable experience

What Sets You Apart

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization to advance your goals.
• Understanding of Toyota Lean Principles and how they are implemented
• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferred experience with industrial coating processes
• Ability to analyze layouts and design fixtures and tooling using Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or Catia
• Strong technical experience with troubleshooting capability and willingness to work hands‑on.
• Strong work ethic, intrinsically motivated, ability to organize work and execute concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and process improvement.
• Ability to convey complex information in an understandable format.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Where And When You’ll Work

• This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary - $75,000 - $105,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location

World Class Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

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