Principal Technician - Manufacturing Technician/Seibi (Battery Cell)

Toyota North America•Liberty, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota’s Production Engineering Battery department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Seibi Lead Technician to work in the Battery group. The primary responsibility of this position is to execute as the North American machine set up personnel (SV), increase Operation Availability (OA) through continuous improvement and problem-solving technical issues. This position will be located at TBMNC in Liberty, NC and report to the Seibi Manager for Battery. Successful candidate must exhibit Toyota Way leadership values; (Respect for People and Continuous Improvement Activity). Desired characteristics include perseverance, curiosity for enrichment learning, self-motivation, good communication skills and humility. Must be able to navigate complex problem solving at the regional level. Successful candidate must be effective at identifying and removing barriers that hinder progress. Candidate must decide appropriate work priorities, developing and executing schedule for said priorities and reporting their status to management group.

Requirements

Technical associate’s degree or higher or equivalent field experience
Experience with complex manufacturing equipment such as component assembly machines, robots, high volume processing machines
Experienced technical problem solving and implementation
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint
Experience teaching technical subject matter in classroom and/or on the job training
PLC programming experience including the ability to read, interpret, modify and set up communications
Ability to support weekends, off shift, and holidays as needed
Ability to work the two shutdown times of the year in July and December
Ability for business travel, both domestic and international will be up to 30%

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree
Machine Safety Fundamental Course completion (TUV or similar)
Toyopuc PLC Programming experience
Mitsubishi PLC Programming Experience
Working experience with Microsoft Power BI
Experience gathering and analyzing quality data
Experience presenting and reporting out to Management and Executives
Experience with Production Processes including Standardized Work (STW) and Job Instruction Sheets (JIS)
New model launch experience
TBP Panel Completion

Responsibilities

Participate in project planning for Seibi with PE
Make detailed Seibi schedules that align to PE master schedule for project work
Directly supporting Technicians through a mentorship pertaining to Seibi activity
Support technical development of team and other cross functional groups
Develop & manage denwacho for commissioning process
Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and other groups
Recognize Seibi member struggles and implement countermeasures
Lead effective communication with Mgr. and Seibi members that require solutions
Evaluate Seibi task for safety using JSA’s and implement risk mitigation plan
Perform “hands-on” Seibi tasks alongside T/M’s as needed to complete work objectives
Positive attitude with proven results on a cross functional team

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)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)