Toyota North America · 11 hours ago
Engineer- Production Engineer
Princeton, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expToyota North America is a leading brand in the mobility sector, seeking a passionate Production Engineer to join their Region 2 Production Engineering Team. The role involves supporting project planning and implementation for new models and capital projects, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost in the manufacturing process.
Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
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 (SAO, Process counts, Flexibility, Technology)
Equipment impact studies covering PE responsible equipment for production shops
Assessing the impact of model changes on logistics areas, process equipment, and conveyor systems to establish technical change requirements
Conducting impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas
Development of new technologies related to improving competitiveness within the production shops
Implementation of QC vision systems for vehicle quality confirmations
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
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
Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including TMNA Production Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, PEPD, and others
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Tech or associate degree 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
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% to all NAM's (North American Manufacturing sites) as well as Japan
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or advanced degree
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
Project management experience
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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