Production Engineer: Equipment Projects & Kaizen Lead

Toyota Tsusho America; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

14 company holidays

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Tsusho America in Madison, WI seeks an engineer to support day‑to‑day MOB operations, primarily tire and wheel assembly, ensuring safe, reliable production equipment across North America.

The role involves coordinating equipment related projects, liaising with suppliers and local staff, and contributing to Kaizen initiatives with a focus on on‑time delivery and equipment quality.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to drive in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects related to equipment renewals, modifications, and new installations with clear coordination between suppliers and local staff.
• Provide technical support for MOB operations and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Coordinate documentation collection for Production preparation/Design Review and ensure timely progress.
• Support Kaizen implementation and participate in safety, operation, and quality discussions.

Skills

Bilingual Japanese-English

Project Management

Mechanical Hands-on

Electrical Hands-on

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Industrial robot programming

Job description

Toyota Tsusho America in Madison, WI seeks an engineer to support day‑to‑day MOB operations, primarily tire and wheel assembly, ensuring safe, reliable production equipment across North America.

The role involves coordinating equipment related projects, liaising with suppliers and local staff, and contributing to Kaizen initiatives with a focus on on‑time delivery and equipment quality.