Vehicle & Equipment Engineer

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like  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.

Who we're looking for

Toyota's Region 2 Production Engineering Team (Weld, Paint, Assembly) is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Vehicle & Equipment 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 Production Engineering Department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost. Production Engineering covers a broad range of areas including part fixturing + welding, primer + paint application, assembly and install of large vehicle parts.

What you'll be doing

• Early Project Planning and Impact Analysis.
  • Layout analysis emphasizing focus on new model impacts.
  • Layout analysis targeting part count and placement effects for plant optimization.
  • Overall shop layout optimization (SAO, Process counts, Flexibility, Technology)
  • Equipment impact studies covering PE responsible equipment for production shops.
• Assessing the impact of model changes on logistics areas, process equipment, and conveyor systems to establish technical change requirements.
  • Conducting impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas
• Development of new technologies related to improving competitiveness within the production shops.
  • Implementation of QC vision systems for vehicle quality confirmations.
• Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model projects, capital projects, refurbishments projects as well as plant competitiveness projects.
  • Early planning studies focusing on technology feasibility as well as ROI.
  • Create and manage a project schedule, budget, and quality confirmation plan.
  • Taking total ownership of significant project workload. Leading a project, while balancing and adjusting resources based on events.
  • 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 area.
• Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including TMNA Production Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC's Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, PEPD, and others.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Tech w/ 2+ years relevant work experience or associate degree in engineering Tech w/ 2+ years relevant work experience.
• 2+ years working in Production Engineering or an engineering role focusing on equipment development/procurement.
• Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations.
• 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 with a minimum of 2 yrs experience
• Proficient in Inventor and/or Catia with a minimum of 2 yrs experience
• MS Office proficient
• Ability to travel up to 20% to all NAM's (North American Manufacturing sites) as well as Japan

Added bonus if you have

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or advanced degree
• Experience in 1 or more new model launch preparations
• 2+ years Construction Management experience
• Experience in Simultaneous Engineering or vehicle design for new model launches
• Project management experience

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)
• Relocation assistance (if…