Engineer - Plastics

Toyota North America•Princeton, IN

About The Position

Toyota’s Plastics Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer - Plastics. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead development and confirmation of new model plastic shop equipment and ensure project milestones are achieved prior to the North American Manufacturing Centers Production Start-up. Reporting to the Machine Group Manager, the person in this role will support the Plastics Production Engineering department's objective to launch high-quality new model plastic machinery into the North American Manufacturing Centers. This includes injection molding machinery, presses, punches, and robotic work cells. Installation locations will be, but not limited to TMMK, TMMI, TMMTX, TMMC Canada and TMMMX Mexico.

Requirements

Ability to work from and maintain multiple equipment project schedules.
Experience in skilled trades management and oversight.
Ability to oversee machine installation projects and general construction contracting work.
Experience in new model launch for automotive and or manufacturing.
Experience installing manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, robots, assembly work cells, punch machines, milling machines, etc.
Able to travel up to 50%, and able to travel internationally (Canada, Mexico, Japan, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree or higher or years of automotive equipment installation experience.

Nice To Haves

TUV technician certification.
OSHA10 certification.
Passed TBP thru panel.
TECS Experience (Digital Kanban).
Ariba, SAP, Catia experience.

Responsibilities

Lead equipment installation projects and report out status to team and management.
Make and maintain project schedules based on Toyota new model launch milestones.
Support allocation of technical resources to Toyota locations in need.
Procure machinery from vendors using tools such as Ariba and SAP.
Attend machine confirmation trials at vendors across North America and Japan.
Provide project management support of new model equipment development regarding risk assessment, specification, installation, and trials.
Identify equipment problems and implement countermeasures.
Lead installation activities related to interior/exterior plastics equipment/processes, coordinating trial activities.
Create new machine specifications and lead spec/drawing reviews with vendor and team on new process equipment.
Support standardized work development, team member training, and quality control plan documentation, etc.
Support plant engineering, manufacturing activities, and technical reporting
Lead equipment commissioning through Kanban process

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).