OverviewWho we areCollaborative. 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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.T o 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 forToyota’s Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Assembly Production Engineer.The primary responsibility of this role is to be the “voice of the customer” throughout the life cycle of the part—pre-production, mass production and post-production.Reporting to the Production Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering department's objective to provide line support, cost reduction and improvement activities for the production lines.What you’ll be doing
Manage manufacturing support operations/functions related to safety, quality improvements, scrap/repair reductions, tooling/kaizen implementation, cost reduction and Meantime Between Failures (MTBF) improvement.
Provide capital and product support for assigned line, including leading change point management coordination of internal/external resources for the implementation of projects, new equipment installation, model changes, refurbishment of existing equipment, and new tooling technologies to coordinate with Production, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Facilities, North American PE and outside vendors in order to ensure all tasks are completed on time per schedule.
Perform problem solving utilizing Toyota Business Practice (TBP) to troubleshoot process issues, identify root cause and recommend countermeasures to reduce cost and effectively meet KPI targets for assigned line.
Work in cross-functional groups to ensure production processes can produce quality products, within takt time, while meeting Operation Availability (OA) and Operation Rate (OR) targets using root cause analysis.
Ensure successful planning and implementation of production, precision measurement, and testing equipment for new projects.
Understand daily production problems in processes or part quality, perform root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or Associate’s degree with 2+ years of equivalent professional engineering experience
Technical knowledge and skills in the following areas: PLC's, computers & information technology, hydraulics and pneumatics, and motion/motor control
Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and problem solving with electrical and mechanical systems
Understanding of the manufacturing process, such as machining components and/or assembly of products
Experience in project management, including leading projects, managing milestones, meeting targets, and reporting out to all levels of the company
Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Experience organizing and prioritizing multiple customer concerns
Experience working with collaborative teams
Experience in a role of self-instruction with new technology and processes/procedures
Strong interpersonal skills both verbal and written to promote understanding of ideas to others and obtain team agreement through thought sharing
Added bonus if you have
Automotive manufacturing experience in an engineering department
Technical knowledge and skills in the following areas: machining troubleshooting experience including CNCs, robotic systems, adjusting equipment and assembly systems, and leak testing
Successful completion of Toyota Business Practice (TBP) through panel or similar problem-solving certification
Experience in the application of Toyota Production System (TPS), TBP, FMDS, SPSR, JKK, Kaizen, and the Toyota Way and how they relate to the core elements of the Toyota Management System
Belonging at ToyotaOur success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.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].