Paint Materials Engineer

Toyota North America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Paint Materials Engineer to join the Production Engineering Paint Materials team in the United States. You will lead color and material introductions, develop process controls, and drive cost reduction while improving material performance across NAMCs and plants.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering, have paint project management experience, and can travel up to 30%. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint) is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related PE/MFG experience.
• Paint project management across functions.
• New color introduction experience.
• Experience in color and appearance evaluations.
• Cross-functional collaboration on vehicle master schedule, material/product development introduction, and implementation.
• TBP thinking for countermeasures.
• Willingness to travel (up to 30%).
• Proficient in MS Excel for analysis and PowerPoint for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead new color and material introductions to NAMCs from lab to production approval, including trial planning and evaluations.
• Establish process controls and parameters for new materials/technologies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead materials-related problem solving using TBP methods.
• Support and assess environmental impacts of new materials; quantify cost/benefit and drive decisions.
• Support TMNA Paint department Hoshin objectives.

Skills

Engineering degree

Paint project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Color/appearance evaluations

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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 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 Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Paint Materials Engineer.

Reporting to the TMNA Production Engineering Paint Materials Manager, the person in this role will support the PE – Paint department’s objective to be a global leader in new material development and move towards plant of the future initiatives to ensure flexibility and competitiveness.

The primary responsibility of this Paint Materials Engineer is to evaluate and manage new model color paint trials, new material technologies, and support current production initiatives to reduce material cost and improve material performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead new color and material introductions to all NAMCs (body & resin paint) from lab workability through online testing and production approval, including trial planning, quality evaluations, and direction setting recommendations – primary focus on paint & resin shops at TMMTX, TMMBC, and TMMGT.
• Establish process controls and parameters (RJ) for new materials/technologies and gain one-voice among cross-functional teams.
• Lead materials-related problem solving across multiple divisions; applying TBP methods to identify root-cause and countermeasures.
• Support and assess CPU and Environmental impacts of new materials; quantify cost/benefit and lead decision-making with stakeholders.
• Support TMNA PE Paint department Hoshin objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering or related PE/MFG experience.
• Paint project management experience working across multiple functions.
• New color introduction experience.
• Experience in color and appearance evaluations.
• Proven experience working with cross functional divisions on vehicle master schedule, material/product development introduction, and implementation.
• Ability to countermeasure issues with TBP thinking.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods to support projects.
• Ability to travel (up to 30%) to support NAMC competitiveness.
• Proficient MS Office applications (Excel for analysis and PowerPoint for reporting & presentations).

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, etc.
• TBP completed through panel.
• Toyota Quality process familiarity.
• Project experience within Paint Pilot function.
• Experience in paint lab doing workability evaluations.
• Basic Japanese language skills.
• Basic Spanish language skills.

What We’ll Bring

• 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).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

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.

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