Paint Engineer

Toyota North America • Princeton, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Toyota’s Paint Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Paint Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to positively impact safety, quality, productivity, and cost KPI’s through problem solving and process improvements.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Paint department's objective to ensure TMMI safely builds the highest quality vehicles for our TMs and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Applied Engineering
• Experience in a role utilizing problem solving skills
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment in an engineering or technical role, including co-op or internship experience
• Cost justification experience (ringi and/or budget development)
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external groups
• Project management experience (to include developing, leading, prioritizing work, meeting milestones, gaining consensus, and reporting out status of projects).
• Ability to support 24-hour production operations, production Saturdays, and weekends as needed

Nice To Haves

• Experience with industrial automotive painting operations
• Experience within Toyota completing a project (concept, ringi, PO, Kanban/installation, trials, start-up & reflection- PDCA)
• Previous Toyota Co-Op experience OR Toyota technical experience
• Experience with TPS (Toyota Production System) or Lean Six Sigma systems

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to resolve manufacturing operational issues.
• Quickly gather and analyze detailed data to make decisions impacting vehicle quality.
• Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance for process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the management of process/material change points.
• Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Participate in and/or lead cross-functional teams including production, safety, maintenance, and quality.

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 (if applicable)
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level