Production Engineer

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. is seeking an early-career engineering professional to support and lead equipment-related projects across MOB operations in North America. You will work closely with suppliers, staff, and contractors to ensure on-time progress and successful completion of projects.

The role requires collaboration in production preparation, design reviews, and hands-on troubleshooting with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Travel up to 40% is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent.
• Must be able to drive in the US.
• Preferred: PLC, HMI, Robot, and FA components programming/troubleshooting.
• Project Management skills required: bilingual in Japanese and English.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead engineering aspects of equipment projects, ensuring on-schedule progress.
• Provide technical support for production equipment issues with assistance from other engineers.
• Coordinate documentation and data collection for Production prep and design review activities.
• Consider new technology implementations for MOB operation and safety/quality improvements.
• Assist with team operations, plant maintenance activities, and related MOB business tasks.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual Japanese/English

PLC/HMI/Robot programming

FA components troubleshooting

CAD

Education

Engineering degree (Associate or Bachelor)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

Supports engineering aspects of day-to-day MOB operations, mainly tire and wheel assembly operations. The role ensures continuous and safe operation of the production equipment across all plants in North America. Supports managing engineering aspects of equipment related projects and ensures smooth communications between equipment suppliers and local staff/contractors and assures on schedule progress and completion of the entirety of the project from the planning and preparations to confirmation of completed equipment.

What You'll Do

• Support and learn to lead engineering aspects of equipment related projects such as renewal, modification, and new installation by ensuring smooth communication between equipment suppliers and local staff and contractors and assure on-schedule completion with daily progress management.
• Support MOB operations by providing technical support and troubleshooting in the event of production equipment issues, often with help from other engineers.
• Provide expertise for Production preparation/Design Review activities by ensuring the collection of all necessary documents and data by following up with the responsible parties as well as performing type setting adjustment and quality confirmation activities.
• Implementation of Kaizen to operation and equipment.
• Participate in discussion to learn the details of operation, safety, and quality.
• Assist with Investigation and consideration of new technology implementation to MOB operation.
• Tasks related to the team’s operations, plants’ maintenance activities, and any MOB business related activities.

What You Need

• 1-3 years of internship/co-op or professional experience in manufacturing engineering or industrial/manufacturing project management is preferred but not required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to drive in the US.
• Preferred: PLC, HMI, Robot, and FA components programming/troubleshooting CAD (AutoCAD) Mechanical and/or Electrical Hands-on experiences.
• Project Management Required: Bilingual in Japanese and English.
• Travel 30% - 40% required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.

About Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI)

Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI) is a multi-market, multi-business enterprise which has been operating in North America for over 60 years. Based on both the heritage and the global vision of our parent company, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, we have greatly expanded upon our traditional trading business model by developing new manufacturing, intermediate goods processing, and logistics activities in United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. TAI is a North American leader in procurement, processing, recycling, and supply chain management, with deep expertise in the automotive sector. With a team of over 8,000, TAI delivers value on every level, addressing business and social challenges and driving innovative, sustainable solutions for a better future.

Why Join Us

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential! We're looking for individuals who enjoy the entrepreneurial thrill of innovation and who enjoy working as a team to create a satisfying outcome for our customers!

Be The Right One

The best assurance of safety, quality, and reliability - based on your needs (Genba)

The Right ONE for us: Maximization of individual capabilities, global networks and diversity to create synergistic strengths

The Right ONE for future: Unique insights and capabilities to explore new possibilities for future and sustainable society

Business Structure

Toyota Tsusho America's business spans a wide range of fields. We have organized our business under seven operating divisions. Metal Plus Circular Economy Digital Solutions Supply Chain Mobility Green Infrastructure Lifestyle Though different in the products and services they provide, these divisions share the same goal of creating and delivering diverse value by developing unique functions from a dedicated customer-oriented approach. Each division maintains highly specialized expertise and leverages unique capabilities in its respective field. At the same time, the divisions combine their know-how and capabilities to generate synergy and create new value.