Engineer - Supply Chain

Toyota North America•Plano, TX

8d•Onsite

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 This position is located at Toyota Headquarters in Plano, TX Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Material Quality Chemicals is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Anti-Corrosion Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to (1) ensure highest quality chemical raw materials (pretreatment, electro-coat, sealers, and adhesives) are utilized in our NAP vehicles; (2) and ensure quality assurance activities for anti-corrosion materials and manufacturing processes used in the production of NA Toyota/Lexus vehicles. You will accomplish this through collaboration with your counterparts in Production Engineering, Material Design, and NAMC Quality Engineering, among others. Reporting to the Anti-Corrosion Manager, the person in this role will support the Material Quality Chemicals objective to ensure highest quality chemical materials are utilized in our NA vehicles and to prevent & quickly resolve quality concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science
At least 3 years of experience within Toyota (experience can include team member and/or contingent worker experience)
Manufacturing or Engineering experience with chemical raw materials and/or quality assurance activities
Manufacturing quality problem solving experience including usage of the 7 QC tools
Manufacturing process for raw materials and/or quality system audit experience
Cross-functional team or group leadership and collaboration experience

Nice To Haves

Masters degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science
Manufacturing or Engineering experience with anti-corrosion materials or processes
Manufacturing or Engineering experience with any of the following chemical materials: pretreatment, electro-coat, sealers, adhesives
Practical, hands-on experience testing materials and/or parts in a laboratory setting.
Full TIS evaluation experience per anti-corrosion quality requirements
Experience with anti-corrosion investigation (PDCA approach)
Led Kaizen initiatives to streamline anti-corrosion investigation process
Experience with data analytics, data automation, and data visualization (example: experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform – PowerBI, Power Automate, etc)
Experience with chemical materials or technology related to battery EV/HV

Responsibilities

Lead and/or support new material introduction activities including trials and inspection standard development.
Conduct internal audit activities at NAMCs to confirm quality requirements are being met.
Conduct on-site audits at suppliers in order to identify gaps in their readiness for mass production.
Lead/support supplier development activities, initiatives, and new supplier evaluation.
Lead/support quality assurance activities for anti-corrosion for pre-production and mass production (includes supplier process audits and part evaluations).
Provide technical support and expertise to related stakeholders (NAMCs, PE, PUR, etc).
Lead problem solving activities for chemical raw material related to quality opportunities and anti-corrosion quality assurance concerns.
Lead root cause analysis for chemical and/or anti-corrosion related field issues.
Ability to travel up to 25% both domestic and international

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)