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.
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Who we're looking for
Toyota's Regional Safety Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Safety Engineer. This role ensures company-wide operational priorities align with team member safety and compliance by translating complex regulations into clear instructions through the development of safety programs, standards, and solutions.
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Reporting to the Safety Strategy and Planning Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Toyota Safety department's objective to prioritize safety through standardization, problem solving, and providing a world class safety program.
What you'll be doing
- Provide support as a multi-function equipment safety engineer in areas such as machine risk assessment, machine safeguarding & circuitry analysis, control of hazardous energy, equipment safety assurance program (ESAP), safety management system (SMS), etc.
- Author, maintain, and update technical safety standards aligned with ESAP and SMS
- Develop safety strategies and manage implementation plans related to technical safety standards
- Author presentations and technical reports for management as well as internal and external customers
- Lead, support, and participate in key safety initiatives within the safety business unit
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Safety Engineering or equivalent degree and/or 5+ years of experience in: Occupational Safety & Health, Production Engineering, etc.
- Comprehensive understanding of safety systems, regulatory policy interpretation, compliance, reliability, and equipment engineering
- Knowledge and proficiency in creating and implementing technical safety standards
- Knowledge and proficiency in equipment and process hazard identification, risk assessment, controlling hazards, and mitigation risk
- Experience managing projects requiring critical thinking (kaizen), problem solving, data analysis & verification, and continuous improvement
- Detail oriented and self-motivated with strong decision-making, organizational, and analytical skills
- Manage customer expectations and work to find mutually agreeable solutions
- Capable of developing and delivering presentations, generating effective reports, conducting data analysis
- Proficient in MS Office Tools, specifically MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
Bonus if you have
- Master's degree or higher
- Functional Safety Engineer Certification
- TUV Technician Certification
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)/Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Experience working in manufacturing, Safety, and/or engineering
- OSHA 10 hour
- Knowledge and proficiency in functional safety of equipment/machinery following current standards and guidelines ISO 13849, IEC 62061, ANSI B.11, etc.
- Knowledge and proficiency in new technologies
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 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.
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.