Sr. Technician - Manufacturing Technician/Seibi (Plastics)

TNA Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans for the

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company is seeking a Seibi T/D Technician in the Plastics Production Engineering Department.

The role focuses on leading in quality development and confirmation of new model plastic shop injection mold and equipment processes to ensure KPI targets are met before handover to NAMC. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager and support the plastics production team in launching high-quality components for North American

Qualifications

• Experience leading new model launches in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with English-based ECI implementation on plastics molds.
• Hands-on in IMM/TIM molding equipment and/or injection molding processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for new model mold/equipment preparation and trials.
• Identify mold/equipment problems and implement countermeasures.
• Lead installation activities related to plastics equipment, robot teaching, and trials.
• Assist in specification reviews and vendor trials for new equipment.
• Support standardized work, training, and quality-control documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Automotive launch experience

ECI implementation on Plastics Molds

IMM/TIM molding equipment

Injection molding/processing/tooling

Travel up to 50% (international)

Education

Technical degree or higher

Bachelor's degree (bonus)

Tools

IMM/TIM molding equipment

Injection molding tooling

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 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 Plastics Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Seibi T/D Technician. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead in quality development and confirmation of new model plastic shop injection mold and equipment processes to ensure KPI’s are achieved prior to the North American Manufacturing Centers hand-over milestone. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Plastics Production Engineering department's objective to launch high-quality new model plastic components to the North American Manufacturing Centers.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing hands‑on support of new model mold and equipment preparation and trials


• Identifying injection mold/equipment problems and implementing countermeasures


• Leading installation activities related to interior/exterior plastics equipment/processes, robot teaching, trial support, coordinating trial activities, and assisting NAMC’s as needed


• Assisting in specification reviews/vendor trials for new process equipment


• Support standardized work development, team member training, and quality control plan documentation, etc.


• Support engineering, manufacturing activities, and reporting


• Experience in IMM/TIM molding equipment and, or injection molding/processing/tooling

What you bring

• Experience in new model launch for automotive and or automotive manufacturing


• Experience in ECI implementation on Plastics Molds


• Experience in IMM/TIM molding equipment and, or injection molding/processing/tooling


• Experience in soft IP processes and equipment such as slush, monofoam, flame machine, trim, air bag cut, etc.


• Able to travel up to 50%, and able to travel international (Canada, Japan, etc.)


• Technical degree or higher


• Added bonus if you have Bachelor's degree


• Experience in end mill and, or vibration weld processes


• Experience installing new equipment/processes


• Previous Toyota Experience within a Toyota Plastics Shop

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


• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)


• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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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At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.

Career Possibilities

Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next‑generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.