Engineer- Production Engineer

Toyota North America•Princeton, IN

41d

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 Region 2 Production Engineering Team (Weld, Paint, Assembly) 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 model as well as capital projects for assembly, paint, and weld shop improvements. Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering Department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost. Production Engineering covers a broad range of areas including part fixturing + welding, primer + paint application, assembly and install of large vehicle parts. What you’ll be doing 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 improving 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 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 TMNA Production Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, PEPD, and others. What you bring Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Tech or associate degree in engineering Tech w/ 2+ years relevant work experience. 2+ years working in Production Engineering or an engineering role focusing on equipment development/procurement. Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations. Self-starting individual with ability to stay task focused and meet or exceed set KPI’s related to project requirements Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment Proficient in AutoCAD with a minimum of 2 yrs experience Proficient in Inventor and/or Catia with a minimum of 2 yrs experience MS Office proficient Ability to travel up to 20% to all NAM’s (North American Manufacturing sites) as well as Japan Added bonus if you have Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or advanced degree Experience in 1 or more new model launch preparations 2+ years Construction Management experience Experience in Simultaneous Engineering or vehicle design for new model launches Project management experience What we’ll bring During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: 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) Belonging at Toyota Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [email protected]. At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Tech or associate degree in engineering Tech w/ 2+ years relevant work experience.
2+ years working in Production Engineering or an engineering role focusing on equipment development/procurement.
Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations.
Self-starting individual with ability to stay task focused and meet or exceed set KPI’s related to project requirements
Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment
Proficient in AutoCAD with a minimum of 2 yrs experience
Proficient in Inventor and/or Catia with a minimum of 2 yrs experience
MS Office proficient
Ability to travel up to 20% to all NAM’s (North American Manufacturing sites) 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
2+ 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 improving 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 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 TMNA Production Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, PEPD, and others.

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)

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