Regional Project Engineer

Toyota Automated Logistics; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Vacation & Holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pro. Associations / Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Regional Project Engineer to join the Kansas City team. You will work with Field Application Engineers to design material handling systems, develop proposals, and manage projects with autonomy.

The role involves site supervision, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with subcontractors while leveraging robotics and automation technologies. Travel about 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 3–5 years' experience in automated material handling preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, supervise, troubleshoot and manage projects.
• Maintain budgets, schedules and implementation plans.
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, quotes, spare parts orders, and other design tasks.
• Improve project execution processes and scheduling.
• Provide customer support and ensure satisfaction with project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Communication

Team player

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Industrial/Systems)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Regional Project Engineer for their Kansas City team.

Job Overview

Project Engineers work closely with Field Application Engineers to create proposals, design material handling systems and manage projects. Project Engineers at Toyota Automated Logistics are given a high level of responsibility and autonomy to make decisions. This role allows you to work with some of the latest technologies in the ever-changing material handling field including robotics, mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, AGV's, and more. If you are looking for a challenging career in a field that will never stop evolving, we want to talk to you!

Job Functions

• Time will be spent in system design, site supervision, troubleshooting and project management.
• Maintain budget, schedule, and implementation plan of projects
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, quotes, spare parts orders, and other general design responsibilities
• Improve project execution processes (Gantts, continuous improvement)
• Timely resolution of issues and customer satisfaction with Support
• Assist with site installation to include material inventory, schedule tracking, and supervising subcontractors
• Work directly with Field Application Engineers to ensure a smooth transition of projects
• Develop in depth understanding of all facets of material handling to include equipment, suppliers, and applications
• Inform all stakeholders and subcontractors of any project/schedule changes
• Provide Customer support for ongoing and warranty projects

Travel Requirements

• 20% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and passport

Required Qualifications And Preferred Skills

• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required. Mechanical, Industrial, Systems disciplines preferred.
• 3-5 years' experience; automated material handling sector preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent technical problem-solving capability (hardware, controls)
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills
• Willing and transparent communicator
• Team player, customer-focused mindset
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Toyota Automated Logistics

Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events