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 diverse, 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 Final Assembly Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Assembly Engineer.
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The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and design major process equipment to make a safe and quality vehicle.
Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the Final Assembly Engineering Department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost. Final assembly engineering covers a broad range of commodities from Material Handling Systems & Process Equipment to Conveyors and Vehicle Performance & Quality Confirmation Equipment. This position has the ability to support any of the previous commodities based on project needs.
What you'll be doing
- 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.
- Detail vehicle study through 2d and 3d applications.
- 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.
- 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 (Standard Assembly Order, Process counts, Flexibility, Technology)
- Equipment impact studies covering PE responsible equipment for assembly shops.
- Vehicle design support
- Aid in vehicle design studies looking through viewpoint of a manufacturing engineer
- Assessing the impact of model changes on chassis build processes and supporting equipment.
- Development of new technologies related to improve competitiveness within the assembly shops.
- Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including TMNA Final Assembly 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 or Associates 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.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- 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% domestically as well as internationally.
Added bonus if you have
- Master's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Advanced Degree
- 2+ years current Assembly Engineering experience
- 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
- Going above and beyond by understanding the business, anticipating needs, and delivering results that meet all quality expectations.
- Pro-active management and creation of tasks, definitions of done, and deliverable dates for tasks requested of you and projects you manage.
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
- Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
- 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 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 talent.acquisition@toyota.com.