Engineer – Internal Logistics Innovation & Projects

Toyota • Georgetown, KY

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About The Position

Toyota Manufacturing’s Internal Logistics Innovation and Projects (ILIP) Engineering Department is seeking an Engineer for Internal Logistics, Automation, and Model Change activity. The role leads internal logistics efficiency transformation through Toyota Production System (TPS) activity, kaizen and project implementation, digital transformation, and effective introduction of new technology. It supports Production Control’s goal of safe, stable, efficient, and highly productive conveyance processes and reports to the Manager.

The engineer optimizes and manages manual delivery systems and powered industrial vehicle fleets, creates and sustains automated delivery systems, and leads local projects and new-model pilot activity. The role includes developing layouts, confirming parts lists and packaging, designing dollies, installing conveyance equipment, procuring and modifying material-handling equipment, and supporting production trials and model changes. It also involves managing project budgets and forecasts, tracking milestones and KPIs, coordinating with manufacturing shops and cross-functional teams, and sharing successful practices across the plant and region.

The position supports automation and innovation in material handling, including digital equipment communications and data collection, machine learning, mobile robotics, benchmarking, and other new technologies. It also requires floor presence and production/project support, including equipment installations, weekend or shutdown work, occasional travel, and infrequent off-shift schedule flexibility. Applicants must already have the right to work in the United States without current or future Toyota immigration support or sponsorship.

Requirements

• Experience with equipment design or modifications, technical specifications, and digital or physical buyoff.
• Experience installing new equipment and removing existing equipment.
• Experience working with equipment manufacturers and vendors on logistics and automation equipment integrations and processes.
• Experience with manufacturing plant systems for regional compliance, such as Environmental, Assets, Control of Hazardous Energy, or ISO.
• Experience leading and coordinating project activity related to daily production, including new product introduction, kanban process execution, and/or model change.
• Experience creating and managing a ringi (budget proposal or justification document), including project scope, countermeasure direction, ROI analysis, and cost reference such as a quote or benchmark for capital and/or operating projects.
• Experience managing milestone schedules, including resource allocation, gated KPI achievement, and open-issue closure tracking (PFS).
• Must have the right to work in the United States without requiring Toyota immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Toyota experience in a manufacturing shop or Production Control.
• Experience in an automotive logistics, supply chain, or parts conveyance role.
• Experience designing and installing automated logistics equipment such as AMR, AGC, or Minomi systems.
• Experience in Pilot (New Model Change) and knowledge of vehicle structure and systems.
• Knowledge of and implementation experience with PLCs and integration or systems communication.
• Experience writing procedures to ISO standards, such as serving as a QMS subject-matter expert for level 2 and/or 3 procedures or similar shop-flow procedures.
• Experience with vision systems and automated barcode detection applications.
• Experience managing shop-space allocation and plant-processing layouts.
• Experience introducing new technology and developing RJ.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and manage current manual delivery systems and powered industrial vehicle fleets for efficiency.
• Create, manage, improve, and sustain automated delivery systems.
• Lead local projects and new-model pilot activity, including layout development, parts-list and packaging confirmation, dolly design, automated deliveries, and conveyance equipment installations.
• Communicate with Shop, Pilot, and Production Control leaders to ensure safe and efficient process setup.
• Lead mass-production internal logistics engineering projects, including dock layout changes and equipment procurement, modification, and installation.
• Develop delivery-system kaizen, including safety, kanban, karakuri, sara-sara, pass-through parent/child systems, and new technologies.
• Advance material-handling automation and innovation, including digital transformation, equipment communications and data collection, machine learning, mobile robotics, new technology introduction, and benchmarking.
• Communicate safety practices across manufacturing shops and Internal Logistics Engineering and implement powered industrial vehicle–pedestrian separation countermeasures and regional standards.
• Lead project ringis for local and new-model capital and operating projects; manage budgets and forecast gentani using historical project information.
• Order, procure, and install material-handling equipment for internal logistics groups.
• Share successful platforms across the plant and region and support cross-functional working groups focused on delivery efficiency.
• Lead open-item discussions, support layout development and route delivery, and own or participate in Problem Follow Sheets.
• Develop dock and process layouts using CAD, modify CAD drawings, and use 3D CAD tools such as Inventor to prototype designs.
• Provide floor-level production and project support, including equipment installations, production trials, model-change activity, weekend or shutdown work, infrequent off-shift support, and occasional travel.

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 (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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed