Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management
About The Position
Toyota’s HEV Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Principal Engineer I - Technology Product Management. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead business engagement and application development for Logistics members, supporting the HEV department’s objective to develop logistics applications at TBMNC. The role is based at the Toyota Motors Battery Plant in Liberty, North Carolina, and the selected candidate is expected to reside within commuting distance. The person in this role serves as the primary liaison between Logistics stakeholders and technology teams, translating business priorities and operational needs into product strategy and digital solutions. They own product requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, roadmaps, and backlog priorities, and lead application delivery from requirements through production readiness. They also drive logistics process and systems optimization, while coordinating support, issue resolution, vendors, cross-functional teams, and stakeholder communications. The position reports to the Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- 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 requiring Toyota immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
- Expected to reside within commuting 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 serving 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.
- Drive optimization of 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.
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 featuring a company match and 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)
- Teamwork-, flexibility-, and respect-focused work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
