Battery Production Engineer, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

Toyota North America•Liberty, NC

About The Position

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." 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’s newest manufacturing facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Battery Production Engineer, Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Manufacturing of Battery Production by budget planning, providing engineering solutions to improve manufacturing indicators, and managing process changes. Most of all, this person will embody a culture of continuous improvement and will take pride in providing engineering services to manufacturing. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, and working in partnership with production, maintenance, quality and other departments. Candidates must demonstrate their qualifications by achieving acceptable scores in all sections of the interview.

Requirements

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent years of experience.
Manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and/or project management experience.
Demonstrate problem-solving in a fast paced, high-speed manufacturing environment, while collaborating and gaining consensus with support groups.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD 2D/3D.
Experience with leading cross functional groups toward a common goal of Safety, Quality, Productivity and/or Cost Savings using strong communication and visualization skills.
Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates.
Operational familiarity working with production operations and various aspects of equipment (i.e., electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Toyota Manufacturing Company.
Experience with battery processes, cell, module, or similar experience in highly automated production environment.
Experience applying TPS, Just-In-Time and problem-solving tools and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis.
Skills related to industrial process engineering (example: machine reliability, controls - program design and user interface work, IoT – process monitoring, data collection and storage, analytics, process / equipment FMEA).

Responsibilities

Work closely with a cross functional team to complete trials, increase knowledge, and build relationships
Battery trial support, planning, and implementation.
Learn the battery process and increase equipment knowledge.
Install Auxiliary equipment to support trials and mass production.
Various projects to support building readiness, equipment installation, and production readiness.
Track and visualize data for Operation Rate, Yield rate, and Scrap to support improving KPIs.
Analyze machine data to support problem solving and root cause analysis independently and collaboratively.
Daily trial summaries and post-trial reports and reflections.
Mass Production Engineering support for Battery Manufacturing.
Proactively identify and solve problems by spending time with people and equipment on the production shop floor as well as using automated tools like PowerBi and Toyota’s Manufacturing Execution System.
Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members.
Strong focus on process and equipment changepoint management and leading innovative engineering activities.
Establish and manage budget planning and successful project execution.
Engineering related KPIs by driving action through pro-active problem solving, visualizing group condition, and providing measurable & continual improvement.

Benefits

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.
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).