Toyota North America · 18 hours ago
Engineer- Production Engineering
Buffalo, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expToyota North America is a leading global brand in the automotive industry, seeking a passionate Production Engineer for their Production Engineering Department. The role focuses on supporting manufacturing operations through problem-solving, continuous improvement, and implementing engineering solutions related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage manufacturing support operations and functions related to safety, quality improvements, scrap/repair reductions, tooling / kaizen implementation, cost reduction and meantime between failures (MTBF) improvement
Provide capital and product support, including leading change point management coordination of internal and external resources for the implementation of projects, new equipment installation, model changes, refurbishment of existing equipment, new tooling technologies and other kaizens
Perform Problem Solving utilizing Toyota Business Practice (TBP) to troubleshoot process issues, identify root cause and recommend countermeasures via the creation of a strategy document in order to recommend and implement effective countermeasures to resolve issues, implement kaizens to improve efficiency, reduce costs and effectively meet KPI targets for assigned line
Work in cross-functional groups (including Global Manufacturing Centers) to ensure production processes are capable of producing quality products, within takt time, while meeting Cost targets utilizing thorough root cause analysis, reporting and cooperation with support groups to implement countermeasures; ensuring successful planning and implementation of production, precision measurement, and testing equipment for new projects; to understand daily production problems in processes or part quality, quickly perform root cause analysis, and implement countermeasures
Develop new technology or systems to improve the operator’s process. This will include trialing new technology, automations, data collection system, and data analysis to improve operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) or 3 to 5 years of equivalent work experience
Excellent organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written) to coordinate with Production, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Facilities, NA PE (North American Production Engineering) and outside vendors
Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office products
Project management experience with capability to develop, lead, prioritize work, meet milestones, and report out status of project
Ability to perform data analysis on operations KPI's to target opportunities for improvement
Experience in cost improvement activity
The ability to work overtime up to 25% and travel up to 20% as required for business needs
Preferred
CNC/Automation Machine troubleshooting experience, including PLCs
2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience in powertrain / drivetrain including HEV motor processing
NAMC (North American Manufacturing Company) experience in Production, PE (Production Engineering), Maintenance, or relevant support group
TBP(Toyota Business Panel) completion (passed panel)
2+ years of data collection and data automation experience
Global cross-functional experience with other global manufacturing centers
Benefits
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).
Company
Toyota North America
At Toyota, we’re known for making some of the highest quality vehicles on the road. But there is more to our story.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.5MKey Investors
ARPA-E
2024-12-18Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Tetsuo Ogawa
CEO
Brian Kursar
Group Vice President - Head of Enterprise AI
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