Stamping Engineer

Toyota North America; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and paid time off

Employee vehicle purchase/lease (where

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Production Engineer for the Dejima Stamping Department to improve quality, reduce scrap costs, and maintain safe production processes. You will work under the Dejima Production Manager to deliver high-quality Dejima frame parts to the C0TR Press on time.

As the technical owner of stamping processes, you will ensure stable, standardized, and continuously improving operations that support Jidoka and Just-in-Time production, focusing on waste elimination and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s technical degree required.
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills.
• Understanding of Toyota concepts, Toyota Production System and Kaizen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead, and direct activities that improve productivity and quality within the production process.
• Support the Stamping Engineering and Maintenance portions of Hoshin (Business Plan) activities.
• Drive equipment performance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Improve equipment recovery times.
• Implement new technologies to eliminate recurring downtime issues.
• Track equipment downtime and develop effective countermeasures.
• Develop and execute Hoshin activities that support Press and Dejima production.
• Manage capital expenditures (CAPEX) and special projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers on production builds, model launches, and current model change points.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.

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 Dejima (Laser Weld) Stamping Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineer to join our team.

The primary responsibility of this role is to improve quality, reduce scrap costs, and maintain safe production processes for Dejima Team Members.

Reporting to the Dejima Production Manager, you will support the department's objective of delivering high-quality Dejima frame parts to the C0TR Press on time.

As the technical owner of stamping processes, you will ensure stable, standardized, and continuously improving operations that support Just-in-Time production and built-in quality (Jidoka). This role focuses on eliminating waste, reducing variation, and maintaining process capability while supporting new model introductions and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while fostering a culture of problem-solving and team development.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate, lead, and direct activities that improve productivity and quality within the production process.
• Support the Stamping Engineering and Maintenance portions of Hoshin (Business Plan) activities.
• Drive equipment performance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Improve equipment recovery times.
• Implement new technologies to eliminate recurring downtime issues.
• Track equipment downtime and develop effective countermeasures.
• Develop and execute Hoshin activities that support Press and Dejima production.
• Manage capital expenditures (CAPEX) and special projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers on production builds, model launches, and current model change points (Internal Logistics, Body Weld, Production Control & On Sight Suppliers)

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s technical degree required
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint skills
• Understanding of Toyota concepts, Toyota Production System and Kaizen

Added bonus if you have

• Stamping or blanking production experience
• Project management experience from scope of work, planning and budgeting

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)

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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