Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management

TMN Toyota Motor North America Company; North Carolina; Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle

Comprehensive health care

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid holidays and paid time off

Relocation Assistance

Zusammenfassung

Toyota Motor North America is seeking a Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management to lead logistics application development at TBMNC and to translate business needs into product strategy. This role reports to the Manager and resides within commuting distance of Liberty, NC.

You will own requirements, roadmaps, and cross-functional delivery, driving automation, KPI analysis, and process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing, logistics, or enterprise technology solutions.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum and product backlogs.
• Experience with APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.

Aufgaben

• Translate business priorities into product strategy and digital solutions.
• Own requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmap, backlog prioritization.
• Lead logistics application development from requirements to deployment and production readiness.
• Drive optimization of logistics processes via automation and KPI analysis.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams; communicate status and priorities.

Kenntnisse

Product ownership

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder communication

Requirements gathering

System integrations

SQL & APIs

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Low-code platforms

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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 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

• 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).

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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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [e-mail]. At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.