Engineer - Production Engineering

Toyota North America•Princeton, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota’s Production Engineering (PE) department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Production Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support project planning and implementation for new model as well as capital projects for assembly, paint, and weld shop improvements. Reporting to the manager, the person in this role will support the PE department's objective to provide new model equipment and processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost. Production Engineering covers a broad range of commodities from Material Handling Systems, Process Equipment, Conveyors, Vehicle Performance & Quality Confirmation Equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering/Engineering Tech or Associates in Engineering Tech w/ 3+ years relevant work experience
Production Engineering or an engineering role focusing on equipment development/procurement
Willing to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations
Willing to work in a team environment
Self-starting individual with ability to stay task focused and meet or exceed set KPI’s related to project requirements
Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment
Proficient in AutoCAD
Proficient in Inventor and/or Catia
MS Office proficient
Travel up to 20% to all NAMC’s as well as Japan
Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Advanced Degree
Experience in controls and automation for manufacturing equipment
2+ years Construction Management experience
Experience in Simultaneous Engineering or vehicle design for new model launches
Project management experience

Responsibilities

Support project planning and implementation for new model and capital projects for assembly, paint, and weld shop improvements.
Support the PE department's objective to provide new model equipment and processes to manufacturing facilities meeting targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.
Conduct layout analysis emphasizing new model impacts and plant optimization.
Assess equipment impacts for production shops, including logistics areas, process equipment, and conveyor systems.
Conduct impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas.
Lead equipment projects from concept to launch for new model, capital, refurbishment, and plant competitiveness projects.
Conduct early planning studies focusing on technology feasibility and ROI.
Create and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality confirmation plans.
Take ownership of significant project workload, leading projects and adjusting resources.
Lead projects through process design, machine specification, equipment procurement and installation, safety risk assessments, part quality investigations, and process trials.
Take ownership of produced part quality for assigned areas.
Create equipment modification concepts and drawings, driving through implementation.
Collaborate with internal and external groups across Toyota, including TMNA Production Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, and Production Engineering Planning Department.
Develop new technologies to improve competitiveness within production shops.
Implement Quality Control vision systems for vehicle quality confirmations.

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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 your entire family
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match
Annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
Paid holidays
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)