Paint Engineer

Toyota; Princeton, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Manufacturing is seeking a Paint Engineer to positively impact safety, quality, productivity, and cost KPIs through problem solving and process improvements. You will support the Paint department's objective to ensure safe, high-quality vehicle builds for Toyota and customers.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you’ll work with production and maintenance to drive process enhancements, oversee change points, and lead multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with problem solving in manufacturing.
• Production/engineering experience in manufacturing environment; co-op/intern acceptable.
• Cost justification or budget development experience helpful.
• Strong communication across levels and teams.
• Project management skills with milestone tracking and status reporting.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to resolve manufacturing operational issues.
• Analyze data to influence vehicle quality decisions.
• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance for process improvements.
• Oversee management of change points for processes/materials.
• Lead multiple projects with timely completion aligned to goals.
• Participate in cross-functional teams with production, safety, maintenance, and quality.

Skills

Problem solving

Production experience

Communication

Project management

24-hour ops readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Applied Engineering

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 positively impact safety, quality, productivity, and cost KPI’s through problem solving and process improvements.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Paint department's objective to ensure TMMI safely builds the highest quality vehicles for our TMs and customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Apply engineering principles to resolve manufacturing operational issues.
• Quickly gather and analyze detailed data to make decisions impacting vehicle quality.
• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance for process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the management of process/material change points.
• Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams including production, safety, maintenance, and quality.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Applied Engineering
• Experience in a role utilizing problem solving skills
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment in an engineering or technical role, including co-op or internship experience
• Cost justification experience (ringi and/or budget development)
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external groups
• Project management experience (to include developing, leading, prioritizing work, meeting milestones, gaining consensus, and reporting out status of projects).
• Ability to support 24-hour production operations, production Saturdays, and weekends as needed

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with industrial automotive painting operations
• Experience within Toyota completing a project (concept, ringi, PO, Kanban/installation, trials, start-up & reflection- PDCA)
• Previous Toyota Co-Op experience OR Toyota technical experience
• Experience with TPS (Toyota Production System) or Lean Six Sigma systems

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.