Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management

toyota; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamwork environment

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle purchase discount

Lease vehicle program

Health care

401(k)

Job summary

Toyota's HEV Department in Liberty, NC seeks a Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management to lead logistics applications and align technology with business goals. The role focuses on translating needs into clear product strategy and managing the development lifecycle across teams.

You will own roadmaps, backlogs, and requirements while driving continuous improvement in logistics processes. This position requires proximity to Liberty, NC and a passion for scalable, data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, logistics or enterprise technology solutions.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and product backlogs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between Logistics stakeholders and technology teams, translating business priorities into product strategy and digital solutions.
• Own product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmap, and backlog prioritization.
• Lead logistics application development from requirements through design, testing, integration, UAT, deployment, training, and production readiness.
• Drive optimization of logistics processes and systems through automation, KPI analysis, continuous improvement, and emerging technologies evaluation.
• Coordinate support, resolve issues, manage vendors and cross-functional teams, and communicate product status, risks, and priorities.

Skills

Product strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

APIs

SQL

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.

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 HEV Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead business engagement and application development for Logistics members.

Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the HEV department's objective to develop logistics applications at TBMNC.

This position is based at the Toyota Motors Battery Plant, Liberty NC. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

• Serve as the primary liaison between Logistics stakeholders and technology teams, translating business priorities and operational needs into product strategy and digital solutions.
• Own product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmap, and backlog prioritization based on business value, operational impact, and technical dependencies.
• Lead logistics application development and delivery from requirements through design, testing, integration, UAT, deployment, training, and production readiness.
• Drive optimization of logistics processes and systems through automation, standardization, KPI analysis, continuous improvement, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
• Ensure ongoing application stability and stakeholder alignment by coordinating support, resolving issues, managing vendors and cross-functional teams, and communicating product status, risks, and priorities.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in one or more: Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or enterprise technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of logistics and material-flow business processes.
• Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience working with software development teams throughout the application development lifecycle.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Understanding of application architecture, system integrations, APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Added bonus if you have

• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with warehouse management, material handling, sequencing, or production logistics solutions.
• Knowledge of MES, ERP, WMS, or shop-floor applications.
• Experience serving as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Product Manager, or similar role.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications with manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern application architectures.
• Experience with SQL, APIs, reporting/analytics tools, or low-code development platforms.
• Experience managing third‑party software vendors and implementation partners.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile/product management tools.
• Product Owner, Scrum, Agile, or project management certification
• Experience leading application implementations from concept through production

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 retir