Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management

Toyota; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota in Liberty, North Carolina, is seeking a Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management to lead business engagement and develop logistics applications at TBMNC. This role will report to the Manager and reside within commuting distance of Liberty NC.

The position focuses on translating business needs into product strategy, owning requirements and backlog, and driving end-to-end delivery of logistics solutions with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a related role.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Product management

Stakeholder liaison

Backlog prioritization

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Logistics/Business

Job description

Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management

Location Liberty, North Carolina, 27298 Category Technology, Data & Analytics Job Id 10337468 Posted Date 10/16/2026

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 HEVDepartment 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