Technician Engine Build Sub-Assembly

Toyota Racing Development USA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Racing Development USA is seeking a highly motivated Teardown/NDT (nondestructive testing)/Sub-Assembly Technician to support race engine builds on site in California. You will disassemble TRD accessories and engine parts, perform NDT and assembly tasks, update build records, and collaborate with engineers to improve teardown and testing processes.

Strong mechanical skills and the ability to work unsupervised under deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or Vocational School training.
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Minimum five years’ experience in racing engine build environment is desired.
• Hands on engine build experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Disassembly of TRD accessories and engine parts (Teardown) following processes and techniques as defined by Engineering.
• Nondestructive testing of TRD accessories and engine parts (NDT) following processes and techniques as defined by Engineering.
• Update electronic build books with component information. Including and not limited to, parts issuance to proper work orders, etc
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of engine build teardown/NDT/assembly processes and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Initiative-taking

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Toyota Racing Development inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our open positions.

TRD is looking for a highly motivated, initiative-taking, and experienced Teardown/NDT (nondestructive testing)/Sub-Assembly Technician.

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt to a constantly changing fast-paced work environment while meeting production schedules.
• Disassembly of TRD accessories and engine parts (Teardown) following processes and techniques as defined by Engineering.
• Nondestructive testing of TRD accessories and engine parts (NDT) following processes and techniques as defined by Engineering.
• Confirmation of parts mileages and matching to mileage limits for each build/spec.
• Assembling required components to build plan schedule
• Perform testing and inspection of components using bespoke test equipment.
• Perform assembly or disassembly of various sub-assembly components.
• Update electronic build books with component information. Including and not limited to, parts issuance to proper work orders, etc
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of engine build teardown/NDT/assembly processes and procedures.
• Inter Department cooperation.
• Input regarding teardown/NDT/assembly tooling.
• Taking ownership of attention to detail, quality, etc.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED or Vocational School training
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Minimum five years’ experience in racing engine build environment is desired.
• Hands on engine build experience is desired.
• Mechanical Skills: Must have strong mechanical skills; ability to proficiently use all build related tools.
• Interpersonal Skills: Including strong listening skills; open-mindedness; team working and language skills necessary to facilitate effective cooperation between Associate and departments.
• Must be initiative-taking and able to work unsupervised and meet deadlines.
• Must have the patience and diligence to achieve the best results possible.

Physical requirements listed below but not limited to:

• Standing-Frequent/Intermittent Up to 3 hours per day
• Walking-Occasionally/Intermittent Up to 3 hours per day
• Sitting- Occasionally/Intermittent
• Lifting- Up to 50 lbs. Occasionally/Intermittent
• Carrying up to 50 lbs. Occasionally/Intermittent
• Pushing/Pulling-between 50-100 lbs. Occasionally/Intermittent