Engineer - Battery Production Engineering

Toyota North America•Liberty, NC

About The Position

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. 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. Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Production Engineering (PE)-Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) Battery Cell Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer (Battery Production Engineering) to join our Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product) advancement and problem-solving group. Reporting to Engineering Manager the person in this role will support the PE-BME Battery Cell Department's mission to deliver engineering solutions for rapid competitiveness improvements through safety first, people development, and customer focus. The primary responsibility of this role is leading planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity. Utilizing and improving systems & procedures for efficient and effective issue identification, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and reoccurrence prevention / kaizen to subsequent activity and projects. This role will also contribute to the success of developing organization’s capabilities through advancement and application of Ryohin Joken knowledge and skill.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical Engineering or similar technical field) or 5+ years of equivalent professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in manufacturing production preparation role and schedule/deliverable management including stages of project plan, process/equipment plan, specification & procurement, installation and trial (2 years required)
Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activities (1+ year required)
Experience in activity of Ryohin Joken identification, application, and/or confirmation (Ryohin Joken means Conditions for Good Process and Product)
Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organizations, including production engineering, manufacturing, research and development, or similar, and reporting out to senior leadership level
Experience in interpreting and applying product/process specifications, drawings, etc.
Ability for weekend, holiday, and shutdown work, overtime up to 25%, and travel (domestic and international) up to 15%

Nice To Haves

Experience in application of Toyota Production System (TPS)
Experience in product x process/equipment simultaneous engineering for new model
Documented problem-solving certification or completed activity such as Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Fault Tree Analysis, or similar
Experience in manufacturing plant production operations role
Experience in data analytics tools and methods
Experience in digital engineering software tools and procedures, including the ability to read, interpret and modify model data
Japanese language proficiency including verbal and written

Responsibilities

Member of cross-functional team collaborating with equipment
Engage and resolve material, product, and process issues both internal and external
Create and implement working/trial plans for confirmation of problem-solving activities
Create detailed technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development
Input to process and equipment plan/specification for kaizen and issue reoccurrence prevention
Use and advancement of systems and procedure for problem solving and learning capture
Individual activity management, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection
Participate in internal & external partner relationships aligning to team objectives, development, and support
Activity related to PE-BME Department-level Hoshin for organizational advancement
Individual support for standardization and kaizen (continuous improvement) of department systems and processes
Drive own individual development, seek feedback, and monitor progress

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
Vehicle purchase & lease programs
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

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