Production Engineer - Lean, Hands-On Process Improver

Toyota Material Handling North America; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

13 Paid Holidays

Medical plans

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite Fitness Center

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Production Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements, analyze equipment and processes, and drive cost-effective changes. You will collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and leadership to optimize models, layouts, and workflows, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining a safety-first culture.

The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Catia), a technical degree, and 0–3 years of hands-on experience in

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial).
• 0-3 years hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and measurement methods.
• Willingness to work hands-on and with CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety, quality, and productivity improvement ideas for equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, and Leadership to analyze limitations.
• Analyze chronic issues to identify long-term improvements.
• Review proposals for new models and determine equipment/process changes.
• Develop and optimize material/part flow diagrams with engineers and leadership.
• Use CAD to develop process layouts under constraints.
• Execute projects with schedules, budgets, and KPIs.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and support standard development.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Lean principles

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc or Bachlar)

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Catia

Job description

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking a Production Engineer to lead manufacturing improvements, analyze equipment and processes, and drive cost-effective changes. You will collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and leadership to optimize models, layouts, and workflows, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining a safety-first culture.

The role requires strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Catia), a technical degree, and 0–3 years of hands-on experience in