Powertrain Engineer

Toyota North America; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle (if)

Comprehensive health care and wellness

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Retirement contributions

Education and tuition assistance

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a passionate Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer to support mass production operations, including machining and assembly. You will apply Toyota Production System methods to reduce waste, lead cross-functional partnerships, and drive data‑driven improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost optimization, with opportunities to lead projects, manage schedules, and influence vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field or 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in an engineering role for automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in an Engineering role in manufacturing
• Experience applying problem-solving tools, such as TPS (Toyota Production System), just-in-time and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D/3D
• Experience in a leadership role with successful, quantifiable results related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost improvements
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift (on occasion), weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs
• Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates

Responsibilities

• Mass Production Engineering support for Powertrain Assembly or Machining operations.
• Apply Toyota Production System tools and methodologies of 5-why problem solving to eliminate and prevent recurrence of machining and assembly process inefficiencies.
• Utilize teamwork approach and mindset to develop working relationships for stronger, more effective future partnerships.
• Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members.
• Manage projects by creating schedules, tracking budget, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones.
• Search for innovative solutions, test them in a manufacturing setting, and develop business case justification to gain approval to purchase if trials prove successful.
• Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage.

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineering in manufacturing

TPS / 5-Why analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Leadership with improvements

Project management

Flexible hours (2nd shift, weekends)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

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.

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’sPowertrainDepartment is looking for a passionate and highly motivatedEngineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the operations of Powertrain manufacturing, while applying innovative ideas and technology to advance the company to become the global leader.

The person in this role will support the Powertrain department’s objective to provide excellent engineering support and leadership.

What you’ll be doing

• Mass Production Engineering support for Powertrain Assembly or Machining operations.
• Apply Toyota Production System tools and methodologies of 5-why problem solving to eliminate and prevent recurrence of machining and assembly process inefficiencies.
• Utilize teamwork approach and mindset to develop working relationships for stronger, more effective future partnerships.
• Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members.
• Manage projects by creating schedules, tracking budget, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones.
• Search for innovative solutions, test them in a manufacturing setting, and develop business case justification to gain approval to purchase if trials prove successful.
• Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field or 3+ years of equivalent professional experience in an engineering role for automotive manufacturing
• Experience in an Engineering role in manufacturing
• Experience applying problem-solving tools, such as TPS (Toyota Production System), just-in-time and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D/3D
• Experience in a leadership role with successful, quantifiable results related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost improvements
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift (on occasion), weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs
• Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates

Added bonus if you have

• Experience working as an engineer in a Toyota manufacturing facility
• Recent experience working in Toyota Powertrain manufacturing
• Experience with machine tools and industrial manufacturing equipment including PLC and CNC controllers, CNC machining, estic tightening tools/automated nutrunners, autonomous conveyance devices and leak testers
• Experience successfully applying artificial intelligence technology
• Experience creating applications and manufacturing solutions using software/web development such as Power Apps, SQL, HTML, Visual Studio, and/or Javascript
• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting)

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.

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