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.
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Who we're looking for
The Plastics Production Engineering department is seeking a technically minded and results driven Engineer.
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The primary responsibility of this role will be to manage new vehicle Exterior projects from product concept phase through tooling and production preparation phase. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the development of injection molding processes, technical standards, and operation procedures.
The person in this role will support the Plastics Production Engineering department's objective to launch high quality new model plastic components to the North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs).
What you'll be doing
- Overall - Supporting new model Exterior programs both individually and through indirect management with a team of Engineers, SEIBI, and NAMC members.
- Personal and Career development - Freedom to think, solve issues, and develop by making a direct impact to the result. Collaborate across PE/Design/NAMC to develop a wider view of Toyota. Drive Kaizen, innovation, and reflection to realize steady growth.
- Project Management - Create and manage schedule, budget, and quality confirmation plan for multiple projects
- Project Strategy - Assist in developing/leading/monitoring project plan strategies to improve department/Toyota's overall performance.
- Design Review - Confirm and follow procedures and standards for Exterior parts projects (Part design, Mold design, Vehicle Design, Process flow).
- New Technology introduction - Responsible for Implementation of new plastics processes from concept into production.
- Reporting - Regular reporting to Manager, and Senior Managers on project status and clear explanation of complex technical issues.
What you bring
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or 3+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing
- Experience in Plastic Mold Processing with focus on mold development, quality confirmation and successful handover to production
- Problem Solving experience in Production Preparation Phase for Plastic Parts, including investigation, identification and resolution of design issues and creating countermeasures while managing schedule of implementation
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and quality to successful completion
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdowns to support project milestones
- Ability to travel up to 25% of time within US, Japan, Canada, Mexico for project activities
Added bonus if you have
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Plastics Engineering or Equivalent Experience (5+ years)
- Advanced Degree (higher than Bachelor's)
- Hands on experience in molding machine equipment operations
- Experience with Necessary Condition Planning (Ryohin Joken) for Production Processes
- Experience with automotive assembly, including process planning / layout development and TPS for plastic part assembly
- Experience in quality control process, parts accuracy measurement, or quality validation
- Technical knowledge of Injection Molding processes
- Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, or other drawing software, including the ability to read, interpret and modify both 2D and 3D drawings
- Experience with design review process, problem tracking and part structure change proposals
- Experience in plastic parts tooling specification, tooling procurement, and vendor management
- Ability to analyze CAE reporting and provide guidance for countermeasures both to vehicle design and to tooling design
- Material design or material confirmation experience
- Tool and die experience
- Successful completion of Toyota Business Process (panel approval).
- Supervisory experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
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 talent.acquisition@toyota.com.