Quality Engineer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and time off

Vehicle purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. seeks a passionate Quality Engineer to support QE initiatives and ensure customer‑visible vehicle quality.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to drive KPI‑based improvements, manage process changes, and lead quality assurance strategies for reliable vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3+ years in Quality Engineering.
• Experience with quality systems, process or equipment improvements.
• Experience with KPI-based management and OP milestone management.
• Ability to independently resolve complex quality problems.

Responsibilities

• Support activities to assure completed vehicle and supplied parts quality.
• Develop and confirm quality standards and inspection plans with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Monitor KPI performance and resolve issues using FMDS and TBP methods.
• Support new model vehicle development with design and manufacturing, including OP adherence.
• Support deployment of the Quality Hoshin within Toyota facilities.

Skills

Quality Engineering

KPI management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Job description

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 Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values "respect for people" and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment - Toyota Manufacturing has it all.

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 Quality Control Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support QE Section Management Hoshin Initiatives while assuring customer satisfaction through complete vehicle quality.

The person in this role will support the Quality department to support and coordinate activities with other departments and external organizations to accomplish KPI (Key Performance Indicators) objectives (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Human Resources, Training and People Development).

What you'll be doing

• Support activities to assure TMMK completed vehicle and supplied parts quality.
• Quality Standard and inspection plan development and confirmation of execution by manufacturing and suppliers.
• Monitor group KPIs, identify & resolve issues using FMDS (Floor Management Development System) and/or TBP (Toyota Business Practices) methods.
• Support new model vehicle development with design & manufacturing including Operation Plan (OP) adherence.
• Support deployment of the Quality Hoshin (Management Led Strategic Planning) within TMMK.
• Support/Lead countermeasure activity for quality problems across departments and within Toyota Affiliates.
• Manage change points with supplier, manufacturing and design within assigned area of responsibility.
• Manage/facilitate vehicle assurance strategies (Interior Noise/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc.).

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) or 3+ years of equivalent Quality Engineering work experience
• Experience in Quality Improvement, quality systems, process or equipment improvements, focus supplier, part approval (PPAP), process change management or non-conformance management
• Experience with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) based management and/or Operation Plan (OP) milestone management
• Experience demonstrating the ability to independently resolve complex quality problems, including product and process problems

Added bonus if you have

• Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing working in Mass/Project Production vehicle or supplied parts, QMS, Field, or Digital Transformation Team
• Experience creating and/or updating strategies for training, new model introduction, new technology or equivalent
• Lead development of vehicle or product quality assurance strategies (UIN/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc.)
• Experience leading a team for cross department or cross functional goals
• Experience in multiple phases of new model or product development
• Experience in inspection process standard development and equipment implementation for quality inspection

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

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value