Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Battery Production Engineer

Toyota North America•Liberty, NC

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. Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all." 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 newest manufacturing facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Battery Production Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Manufacturing of Battery Production by budget planning, providing engineering solutions to improve manufacturing indicators, and managing process changes. Most of all, this person will embody a culture of continuous improvement and will take pride in providing engineering services to manufacturing. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, and working in partnership with production, maintenance, quality and other departments. Candidates must demonstrate their qualifications by achieving acceptable scores in all sections of the interview. What you’ll be doing Mass Production Engineering support for Battery Manufacturing. Proactively identify and solve problems by spending time with people and equipment on the production shop floor. Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members. Strong focus on process and equipment changepoint management and leading innovative engineering activities. Establish and manage budget planning and successful project execution. Drive action through proactive problem solving, visualizing group condition, and providing measurable and continual improvement. What you bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent years of experience. Manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and/or project management experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD 2D/3D. Experience with leading cross functional groups toward a common goal of Safety, Quality, Productivity and/or Cost Savings using strong communication and visualization skills. Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift (on occasion), weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs. Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates. Operational familiarity working with production operations and various aspects of equipment (i.e., electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.). Added bonus if you have Experience working in a Toyota Manufacturing Company. Experience with battery processes, cell, module, or similar experience in highly automated production environment. Experience applying TPS, Just-In-Time and problem-solving tools and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis. Skills related to industrial process engineering (example: machine reliability, controls - program design and user interface work, IoT – process monitoring, data collection and storage, analytics, process / equipment FMEA). 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). Relocation assistance (if applicable). 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 in engineering or equivalent years of experience.
Manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and/or project management experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and AutoCAD 2D/3D.
Experience with leading cross functional groups toward a common goal of Safety, Quality, Productivity and/or Cost Savings using strong communication and visualization skills.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift (on occasion), weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs.
Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates.
Operational familiarity working with production operations and various aspects of equipment (i.e., electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Toyota Manufacturing Company.
Experience with battery processes, cell, module, or similar experience in highly automated production environment.
Experience applying TPS, Just-In-Time and problem-solving tools and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis.
Skills related to industrial process engineering (example: machine reliability, controls - program design and user interface work, IoT – process monitoring, data collection and storage, analytics, process / equipment FMEA).

Responsibilities

Mass Production Engineering support for Battery Manufacturing.
Proactively identify and solve problems by spending time with people and equipment on the production shop floor.
Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members.
Strong focus on process and equipment changepoint management and leading innovative engineering activities.
Establish and manage budget planning and successful project execution.
Drive action through proactive problem solving, visualizing group condition, and providing measurable and continual improvement.

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).