Sr. Engineer - Packaging

Toyota North America • San Antonio, TX

14h • Onsite

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. Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all." 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. Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Internal Logistics Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Packaging Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to Support Production Operations in Packaging as a Senior Engineer. Reporting to the Internal Logistics Manager, the person in this role will support the Packaging Department’s Hoshin as related to the senior engineering role. This position is based San Antonio, TX. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location. What you’ll be doing Design and Engineer Packaging Work with 3rd party Packaging companies and Suppliers to develop and design packaging that will meet safety, quality, cost, and operational targets. Evaluate issues with packaging and determine design changes to shape, material, quantity Work with testing facilities to evaluate packaging Manage multiple model changes at once: Major models can span 3-4 years Analyze cost impact of new models to packaging costs with limited information by using combinations of current and projected data. Requires individuals to be creative and think outside the box Develop master schedules, evaluate supplier packaging proposals, work with packaging vendors to order necessary packaging, track and manage all details from beginning to end Develop KPI to manage key milestones and report out to management Work with Quality and shop floor groups to determine true root cause of potential packaging caused quality issues Work closely with suppliers to resolve daily packaging shortages, abnormal packaging costs, Work with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA corporate Toyota) and Logistics partners to trouble shoot delays in packaging pipeline Packaging design and unexpected result countermeasures

Requirements

• 2 years Automotive or Manufacturing Engineering experience
• 2 years Production Control Supply chain management or packaging design/Kaizen
• Toyota Experience
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of Engineering Project Management experience

Responsibilities

• Design and Engineer Packaging
• Work with 3rd party Packaging companies and Suppliers to develop and design packaging that will meet safety, quality, cost, and operational targets.
• Evaluate issues with packaging and determine design changes to shape, material, quantity
• Work with testing facilities to evaluate packaging
• Manage multiple model changes at once: Major models can span 3-4 years
• Analyze cost impact of new models to packaging costs with limited information by using combinations of current and projected data. Requires individuals to be creative and think outside the box
• Develop master schedules, evaluate supplier packaging proposals, work with packaging vendors to order necessary packaging, track and manage all details from beginning to end
• Develop KPI to manage key milestones and report out to management
• Work with Quality and shop floor groups to determine true root cause of potential packaging caused quality issues
• Work closely with suppliers to resolve daily packaging shortages, abnormal packaging costs,
• Work with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA corporate Toyota) and Logistics partners to trouble shoot delays in packaging pipeline
• Packaging design and unexpected result countermeasures

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed