Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management

Toyota•Carolina, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota’s HEV Department is seeking a highly motivated Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management to lead business engagement and application development for Logistics members. The role supports the department’s objective of developing logistics applications at TBMNC and is based at the Toyota Motors Battery Plant in Liberty, North Carolina. The selected candidate is expected to live within commuting distance. The position serves as the primary connection between logistics stakeholders and technology teams, translating operational needs into product strategy and digital solutions. It owns product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmap, and backlog prioritization, and leads logistics application delivery through production readiness. The role also improves logistics processes and systems, promotes application stability, coordinates issue resolution and support, and manages vendors and cross-functional teams. The position reports to the Manager. Toyota does not provide employment-based visa or other work-authorization sponsorship for this role; candidates must already have the right to work in the United States without Toyota sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience supporting manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, or enterprise technology solutions.
Strong understanding of logistics and material-flow business processes.
Experience gathering requirements and translating business needs into technical solutions.
Experience working with software development teams throughout the application development lifecycle.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, product backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
Understanding of application architecture, system integrations, APIs, databases, and enterprise systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Must have the right to work in the United States without Toyota immigration-related employment support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Expected to reside within a commutable distance of the Toyota Motors Battery Plant in Liberty, North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing.
Experience with warehouse management, material handling, sequencing, or production logistics solutions.
Knowledge of MES, ERP, WMS, or shop-floor applications.
Experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, Product Manager, or in a similar role.
Experience integrating enterprise applications with manufacturing systems.
Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern application architectures.
Experience with SQL, APIs, reporting/analytics tools, or low-code development platforms.
Experience managing third-party software vendors and implementation partners.
Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar Agile/product management tools.
Product Owner, Scrum, Agile, or project management certification.
Experience leading application implementations from concept through production.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between Logistics stakeholders and technology teams, translating business priorities and operational needs into product strategy and digital solutions.
Own product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmap, and backlog prioritization based on business value, operational impact, and technical dependencies.
Lead logistics application development and delivery from requirements through design, testing, integration, UAT, deployment, training, and production readiness.
Optimize logistics processes and systems through automation, standardization, KPI analysis, continuous improvement, and evaluation of emerging technologies.
Coordinate application support, resolve issues, manage vendors and cross-functional teams, and communicate product status, risks, and priorities to ensure application stability and stakeholder alignment.

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
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
Relocation assistance (if applicable)