Paint Engineer

Toyota • Georgetown, KY

5d

About The Position

Toyota’s TMNA Paint Production Engineering Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Paint Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead Paint Simultaneous Engineering (SE) activities for new model programs and serve as the liaison between design and manufacturing teams across Toyota’s North American Paint Manufacturing Shops. Reporting to the Manager, this role supports the Paint Engineering department’s objective of delivering new model processes that meet Paint standards for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience supporting new model introduction projects.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• TMNA Paint PE Engineer or Paint Seibi project experience.
• Basic Japanese language proficiency.
• Project management experience, including scheduling, budgeting, and documentation.
• Automotive industry experience.
• CAD modeling experience, preferably with CATIA or Autodesk.

Responsibilities

• Lead Paint SE new model projects, create design-phase reports, and develop final handoff documentation for Regional and NAMC Pilot teams.
• Support vehicle structure reviews, evaluate process and equipment designs, develop prototypes, and lead One-Voice activities between NAMCs and Design.
• Utilize 3D technologies, including scanning, design, prototype validation, troubleshooting, and as-built drawing package development for new model projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of Paint SE standard check sheets, shikumi, and departmental standardization efforts.
• Benchmark lessons learned and implement improvements to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Create 2D and 3D models using AutoCAD and CATIA, including tolerance stack-up and fit analysis.
• Develop and manage schedules for new model and model change projects.
• Coordinate Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Production Engineering (PE) and North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMC) resources to complete planning studies.

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: Mid Level