Engineer II - PE (Casting)

Toyota•Jackson, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota's Powertrain Casting Engineering Department is seeking a Casting Engineer to provide manufacturing site TMMTN with equipment, tooling, and processes that meet production objectives at the lowest cost. The role is based onsite in Jackson, Tennessee, and the selected candidate is expected to live within commuting distance. The position reports to the Engineering Manager at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Tennessee (TMMTN). The engineer establishes capital budgets for major powertrain projects; sets equipment and die specifications; follows purchased items through delivery; sets process parameters; leads adjustment and quality-confirmation trials; and leads product-defect countermeasures. Project work covers existing vehicle powertrain products, including aluminum cylinder blocks and hybrid transmission cases and housings, as well as preparation for BEV e-Axle cases, housings, and suspension members. Projects typically span 12–24 months, with budgets of approximately $5 million to $45 million, and cover planning through equipment procurement and installation, casting trials, and start of production. The role also involves studying Toyota Motor Corporation processes and developing North American operation drawings, managing daily project punchlists, applying Toyota Business Practice problem-solving methods, and leading project groups during pre-production. The work includes coordinating schedules and meetings, leading equipment-installation contractors, reviewing materials, and building consensus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering.
Production preparation and/or manufacturing experience.
Major model change experience involving equipment, fixtures, tooling, or transfers, including understanding impacts on part quality and manufacturability.
Experience as a project leader or working-group member, including coordination of job responsibilities and management of overall project milestones.
Experience leading capital projects exceeding $5 million.
Experience with project cycles from planning through start of production.
Must have the right to work in the United States without Toyota immigration-related employment support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and equivalent related engineering experience in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering Technology; or Manufacturing/Industrial Technology.
Casting or metals-related manufacturing engineering experience.
High-pressure die casting experience.
Direct working experience with NC machining.
Working knowledge of Fanuc robots, including system integration and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of Toyopuc PLCs, including system integration and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD systems for equipment layout and part/die modeling.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Creo, or other 2D/3D programs.
Proficiency programming and troubleshooting industrial PLC platforms.
Experience preparing documentation and presenting and gaining approval for capital projects and cost-justification proposals.
Six Sigma and methodical problem-solving experience.

Responsibilities

Establish capital budgets for major powertrain projects.
Set equipment and die specifications and follow ordered items through delivery.
Set process parameters and lead adjustment and quality-confirmation trials.
Lead product-defect countermeasure activities.
Plan and prepare casting products for existing powertrain vehicles and BEV development.
Support projects from planning and budget development through equipment and die procurement, installation, casting trials, and start of production.
Study Toyota Motor Corporation processes and develop North American operation drawings.
Support shikumi development and hoshin (goals) objectives as needed.
Build and manage the project punchlist, addressing issues that arise regularly during a project.
Learn and apply the Toyota Business Practice method of problem solving.
Lead project groups during pre-production, including scheduling meetings, leading equipment-installation contractors, reviewing materials, and gaining consensus.

Benefits

Professional growth and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the entire family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and an annual retirement contribution regardless of employee contribution (if applicable).
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
Tax-advantaged accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Relocation assistance (if applicable).