Paint Engineer – Innovation & Process Safety

Toyota; Motor (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Lease Vehicle Program for team members

Health care and wellness plans for the

Toyota 401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Tax-Advantaged Accounts (HSA, FSA)

Job summary

Toyota Manufacturing is seeking a Paint Engineer to support the Paint New Model team, preparing the shop for future model changes and backing plant initiatives.

Reporting to the Paint Manager, the role ensures safe, successful new model introductions and project completion. The position emphasizes engineering standards, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement within an automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Plant level experience in automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience with technical specifications and equipment changes.
• Experience supporting cross-functional problem-solving projects.
• Willingness to work up to 20% overtime including weekends and holiday shutdowns.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Provide technical support for paint production processes, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors on scope, safety requirements, and scheduling.
• Participate in risk assessments and implement safety improvements and process enhancements.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards and best practices.
• Track project schedules, risks, and milestones and report to leadership.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and automation under supervision.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Plant experience

Technical specifications

Cross-functional projects

Overtime readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Toyota Manufacturing is seeking a Paint Engineer to support the Paint New Model team, preparing the shop for future model changes and backing plant initiatives.

Reporting to the Paint Manager, the role ensures safe, successful new model introductions and project completion. The position emphasizes engineering standards, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement within an automotive setting.