Sr. Engineer - Powertrain

Toyota North America • Georgetown, KY

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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 Powertrain Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the operations of Powertrain manufacturing, while applying innovative ideas and technology to advance the company to become the global leader. The person in this role will support the Powertrain Department's objective to provide excellent engineering support and leadership. What you’ll be doing Mass Production Engineering support through technical expertise and leadership in operations of Powertrain Assembly or Machining. Apply Toyota Production System tools and methodologies of 5-why problem solving to eliminate and prevent recurrence of machining and assembly process inefficiencies. Utilize teamwork approach and mindset to develop working relationships for stronger, more effective future partnerships. Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members. Manage projects by creating schedules, tracking budget, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones. Search for innovative solutions, test them in a manufacturing setting, and develop business case justification to gain approval to purchase if trials prove successful. Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage. Lead company hoshin initiatives and provide engineering support for Non-Core PE responsibilities. Mentor and coach new hire engineers as a Senior Member of the team What you bring Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in an engineering role for automotive manufacturing Experience in an Engineering role or equivalent technical experience in manufacturing Experience applying TPS, just-in-time and problem-solving tools and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D/3D Experience in a leadership role with successful, quantifiable results related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost improvements Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift (on occasion), weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating budgets and schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status Added bonus if you have Experience working in a Toyota manufacturing facility At least 6 months’ experience working in Toyota Powertrain manufacturing either currently or within the last 10 years Experience with machine tools and industrial manufacturing equipment including CNC machining centers, grinding machines, milling machines, lathing machines, automated nutrunners, and leak testers Experience successfully applying artificial intelligence technology Experience creating applications and manufacturing solutions using software/web development such as Power Apps, SQL, HTML, Visual Studio, and/or Javascript Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting) TBP (Toyota Business Process) panel completion What we’ll bring During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include: 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) Belonging at Toyota Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to [email protected]. At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in an engineering role for automotive manufacturing
• Experience in an Engineering role or equivalent technical experience in manufacturing
• Experience applying TPS, just-in-time and problem-solving tools and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Proficiency with AutoCAD 2D/3D
• Experience in a leadership role with successful, quantifiable results related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost improvements
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift (on occasion), weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs
• Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating budgets and schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a Toyota manufacturing facility
• At least 6 months’ experience working in Toyota Powertrain manufacturing either currently or within the last 10 years
• Experience with machine tools and industrial manufacturing equipment including CNC machining centers, grinding machines, milling machines, lathing machines, automated nutrunners, and leak testers
• Experience successfully applying artificial intelligence technology
• Experience creating applications and manufacturing solutions using software/web development such as Power Apps, SQL, HTML, Visual Studio, and/or Javascript
• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting)
• TBP (Toyota Business Process) panel completion

Responsibilities

• Mass Production Engineering support through technical expertise and leadership in operations of Powertrain Assembly or Machining.
• Apply Toyota Production System tools and methodologies of 5-why problem solving to eliminate and prevent recurrence of machining and assembly process inefficiencies.
• Utilize teamwork approach and mindset to develop working relationships for stronger, more effective future partnerships.
• Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members.
• Manage projects by creating schedules, tracking budget, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones.
• Search for innovative solutions, test them in a manufacturing setting, and develop business case justification to gain approval to purchase if trials prove successful.
• Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage.
• Lead company hoshin initiatives and provide engineering support for Non-Core PE responsibilities.
• Mentor and coach new hire engineers as a Senior Member of the 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
• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees