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.
Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values "respect for people" and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment - Toyota Manufacturing has it all."
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Who we're looking for
Toyota's Quality Control Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Quality Engineer.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support QE Section Management Hoshin Initiatives while assuring customer satisfaction through complete vehicle quality.
The person in this role will support the Quality department to support and coordinate activities with other departments and external organizations to accomplish KPI (Key Performance Indicators) objectives (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Human Resources, Training and People Development).
What you'll be doing
- Support activities to assure TMMK (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky) completed vehicle and supplied parts quality.
- Quality Standard and inspection plan development and confirmation of execution by manufacturing and suppliers.
- Monitor group KPIs, identify & resolve issues using FMDS (Floor Management Development System) and/or TBP (Toyota Business Practices) methods.
- Support new model vehicle development with design & manufacturing including Operation Plan (OP) adherence
- Support deployment of the Quality Hoshin (Management Led Strategic Planning) within TMMK.
- Support/Lead countermeasure activity for quality problems across departments and within Toyota Affiliates.
- Manage change points with supplier, manufacturing and design within assigned area of responsibility
- Manage/facilitate vehicle assurance strategies (UIN/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc.)
What you bring
- Bachelor's Degree (or higher) or 5+ years of equivalent engineering work experience.
- Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing working in Mass Production vehicle or supplied parts
- Experience with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) based management and/or Operation Plan (OP) milestone management
- Experience demonstrating the ability to independently resolve complex quality problems, including product and process problems
- Ability to travel locally and internationally for up to 15% of the time
Added bonus if you have
- Quality Engineering Certifications and/or Quality Auditor Certifications (Process/ Systems) such as CQE, ISO or similar
- Participation in focused JKK / Jishuken / structured continuous improvement activities
- Experience creating and/or updating strategies for training, new model introduction, new technology or equivalent
- Cost and Budget experience through planning and budget approval
- Lead development of vehicle or product quality assurance strategies (UIN/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc)
- Experience leading a team for cross department or cross functional goals
- New model or product experience with creation and/or leading of Operation Plan (gated milestone management method)
- Support experience (Shop Self-Reliance, Launch Support, extended events, etc.) at other sites (NAMC's- North American Manufacturing Company, Toyota Motor Corporation, etc.).
- Experience in multiple phases of new model or product development
- Experience creating written department procedures and flows to support standard application and sustainment, including the implementation and/or publishing of said materials
- Experience in Supplier Quality Management & Improvement, such as focus supplier, part approval (PPAP), process change management and non-conformance management
- Experience in inspection process standard development and equipment implementation for quality inspection
- Quality System Auditing experience (Process and/or System)
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.