Quality Engineer

Toyota North America; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Lease Vehicle Program

Health care and wellness plans

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota North America in Lexington, KY is seeking a passionate Quality Engineer to support QE initiatives and ensure customer satisfaction through robust vehicle quality. The role collaborates across departments and external partners to drive KPI results and implement effective quality improvements.

You will engage in developing inspection plans, leading quality assurance activities for new models, and deploying strategic initiatives to uphold Toyota's high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or higher, or 3+ years of equivalent Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience with quality improvement, quality systems, process/equipment improvements, focus on supplier parts (PPAP), and non-conformance management.
• Experience with KPI-based management and OP milestone management.
• Ability to independently resolve complex quality problems in product and process domains.

Responsibilities

• Support activities to assure target vehicle and supplied parts quality by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK).
• Develop and confirm Quality Standards and inspection plans with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Monitor KPIs and resolve issues using FMDS and TBP methods.
• Support new model vehicle development with design and manufacturing teams, ensuring OP adherence.
• Deploy Quality Hoshin strategy within TMMK.
• Lead/counteract quality problem investigations across departments and affiliates.
• Manage change points with suppliers, manufacturing and design in assigned areas.
• Oversee vehicle assurance strategies (interior noise, water leaks, door closure, emissions, etc.).

Skills

Quality Engineering

KPI Management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• 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 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.

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