Engineer - Manufacturing

Toyota Motor•Princeton, IN

About The Position

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. Toyota's Region 2 Production Engineering (PE) department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support project planning and implementation for new models as well as capital projects for assembly, paint, and weld shop improvements. Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the PE's department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost. PE covers a broad range of commodities from Material Handling Systems, Process Equipment, Conveyors, Vehicle Performance & Quality Confirmation (QC) Equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Tech/ Chemical Engineering or associate in engineering Tech w/ 1+ years relevant work experience or HS diploma w/ 7+ years relevant work experience
Experience working in Production Engineering or an engineering role focusing on equipment development/procurement
Willing to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations
Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in Inventor and/or Catia
Microsoft Office proficiency with Excel and Word
Willing to travel up to 20% to all NAMC's as well as Japan

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering or advanced degree
Experience in 1 or more new model launch preparations
1+ years Construction Management experience
Experience in simultaneous engineering or vehicle design for new model launches
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Early Project Planning and Impact Analysis
Layout analysis emphasizing focus on new model impacts
Layout analysis targeting part count and placement effects for plant optimization
Overall shop layout optimization (SAO, Process counts, Flexibility, Technology)
Equipment impact studies covering PE responsible equipment for production shops
Assessing the impact of model changes on logistics areas, process equipment, and conveyor systems to establish technical change requirements
Conducting impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas
Development of new technologies related to improve competitiveness within the production shops
Implementation of QC vision systems for vehicle quality confirmations
Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model projects, capital projects, refurbishments projects as well as plant competitiveness projects
Early planning studies focusing on technology feasibility as well as Return on Investment (ROI)
Create and manage a project schedule, budget, and quality confirmation plan
Taking total ownership of significant project workload. Leading a project, while balancing and adjusting resources based on events
Lead projects through process design, machine specification, equipment procurement and installation, safety risk assessments, part quality investigations and process trials
Take ownership of produced part quality for assigned area
Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including Toyota Motor North America Production Engineering Project Leaders, North America Manufacturing Company's (NAMC's) Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, Production Engineering Planning & Development (PEPD), and others
Working in a team environment
Self-starting individual with ability to stay task focused and meet or exceed set KPI's related to project requirements

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)