Senior Engineer, Production Engineering

Toyota North America•Georgetown, KY

About The Position

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time This position is located at PEMC in Kentucky Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Production Engineering Paint Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Planning Senior Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to evaluate and plan automation innovation, evaluate and test paint new technologies. Additionally, track Toyota’s carbon neutrality targets within the paint shops and set standards both for new technology and environmental targets with standardization across the NAMCs. Reporting to the Equipment Planning Group Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Paint PE department's objective to trial equipment for new vehicle projects and technologies to meet Toyota’s goals to include but not limited to CPU reduction, quality improvements and environmental targets. What you’ll be doing Support evaluation of innovative equipment project proposals, including process and equipment capability assessments Develop strategies and lead implementation for North American equipment testing and evaluation in lab and plant environments Create presentations and reports to communicate project status and key performance indicators (KPIs) Become an expert in multiple paint shop technologies and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve goals Develop standards and (RJ) documents for new technologies and improve specifications for equipment, ensuring CoHE compliance and cross-NAM standardization Provide cross-functional support to the E&F 2050 group to meet environmental targets Lead supplier development activities with Purchasing to improve bids, specifications, and development processes Coach and develop junior members in the group Ability to travel up to 30% of the time both domestic and international Ability to work weekends, during holidays and/or NAMC shutdown

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline or equivalent experience in Toyota engineering or technical role
At least 2 years of experience with equipment bidding, specification, and evaluation
At least 2 years of Toyota new equipment installation and start-up experience
At least 2 years of project management experience; implementation or following Kanban process and CoHE
Ability to identify project restrictions and develop effective countermeasures
Experience with CAD, 3D Inventor, or similar modeling software
Ability to evaluate CPU impact and implement reduction activities
Experience creating A3 and/or Ringi documents for equipment procurement

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Japanese and/or English and Spanish
At least 2 years PLC experience and knowledge MSRC and or Machine Risk Analysis Experience
At least 2 years of experience in automation and/or robot programming
Experience with vision system evaluation, programming, and use cases
Experience with paint shop booths, ovens, conveyer, abatement systems, air houses, and enclosures

Responsibilities

Support evaluation of innovative equipment project proposals, including process and equipment capability assessments
Develop strategies and lead implementation for North American equipment testing and evaluation in lab and plant environments
Create presentations and reports to communicate project status and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Become an expert in multiple paint shop technologies and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
Develop standards and (RJ) documents for new technologies and improve specifications for equipment, ensuring CoHE compliance and cross-NAM standardization
Provide cross-functional support to the E&F 2050 group to meet environmental targets
Lead supplier development activities with Purchasing to improve bids, specifications, and development processes
Coach and develop junior members in the group
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time both domestic and international
Ability to work weekends, during holidays and/or NAMC shutdown

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
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)