Paint Engineer

TMP Toyota Motor Mfg Mississippi Company; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle purchase discount

401(k) with company match

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi is seeking a Paint Engineer to support the Paint New Model team and prepare the shop for future model changes. You will assist with safety improvements, process stability, and technical support for production systems.

Reporting to the Paint Manager, you will help manage projects, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity, and cost metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or higher.
• Experience in automotive plant environments and equipment changes.
• Experience with safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvement projects.
• Experience collaborating on cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Ability to work overtime up to 20% including weekends and shutdowns.
• Experience in Paint department desired (TMNA or NAMC).
• Experience introducing new technologies to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Provide technical support for Paint production processes and systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers/contractors on scope, safety, and scheduling.
• Participate in risk assessments and implement safety improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive process enhancements.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and procedures.
• Track schedules, risks, action items, and milestones for leadership updates.
• Support evaluation/implementation of new technologies and automation.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Automotive manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Safety focus

Project management

Technical documentation

PowerBI

Robot/vision programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Toyopuc

Robot programming

Smartsheets

G-Alis

N-SMS

SMS-BR

Job description

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 Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all." 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 Paint Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Paint Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support engineering functions of the Paint New Model team to prepare the shop for future model changes while also supporting other shop initiatives. Reporting to the Paint Manager, the person in this role will support the Paint department's objective to safely and successfully complete new model introductions and shop projects.

What you’ll be doing

Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost performance. Provide technical support for Paint production processes, equipment, and manufacturing systems to help ensure safe and stable operations. Assist with supplier and contractor coordination activities, including scope clarification, equipment information, safety requirements, scheduling, and issue follow-up. Participate in risk assessments and support the implementation of safety improvements, engineering countermeasures, and process enhancements. Perform structured problem-solving and basic root cause analysis to help resolve process, equipment, and manufacturing system issues. Help develop, update, and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and best practices that support process stability and knowledge retention. Track project schedules, risks, action items, and milestones, and provide routine status updates to leadership and team members. Support the evaluation and implementation of new technologies, automation, and manufacturing systems under general supervision.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering
• Plant level experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience with technical specifications and implementation of major and minor equipment and/or process changes
• Experience supporting and coordinating problem solving activities related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost
• Experience supporting/participating in cross-functional projects or problem-solving teams
• Able & willing to work up to 20% overtime, including weekends & July/December holiday shutdowns as necessary
• Added bonus if you have Experience working in Paint Department (TMNA or NAMC)
• Experience with implementation of new technologies to improve process efficiency
• Project lead experience managing activity schedules and KPIs.
• Experience writing Ringis, cost reduction activities, and project management
• Robot and/or Vision System Programing and/or Toyopuc experience
• TBP (Toyota Business Practice) in process or complete
• Experience with PowerBI, SMS-BR, N-SMS, Smartsheets, G-Alis, etc.

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)

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.

At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.

Career Possibilities:

Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next‑generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.