Equipment and Process Engineer

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. 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." Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future. Who we are looking for Toyota’s Body Weld Pilot Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Equipment and Process Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead equipment and process development for new model projects through structure evaluation and support of pilot teams. Reporting to the Pilot Engineering and Maintenance Manager, the person in this role will support the Body Weld Pilot Department's objective to prepare the TMMI Weld Production shops to be successful in achieving launch KPIs for safety, quality, productivity and cost during model changes and new model implementation through equipment and processing development.   What you’ll be doing Evaluating body design of new models with consideration of reducing safety risk to TMs, improving internal shop quality, manufacturability, and reducing impact to downstream shops, while meeting internal and external KPIs. Evaluate equipment design specifications for new models to meet human design standards, deliver repeatable body accuracy, and meet productivity requirements. Communicate with multiple internal and external departments within Toyota, as well as machine vendors and contractors. This includes giving regular updates to Manager and above for project status. Manage projects working with Production, Maintenance, Internal Logistics, PE & SE, and QE Groups. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of projects including budget justification, Ringi development, scheduling, installation and confirmation and final handover to Production. Facilitate problem solving activities on process & equipment issues during planning/set-up/trial phases. Support of Production as needed. Responsible for FSR Study & ECI implementation, as well as resolving field issues with Countermeasure activity. What you bring Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Applied Engineering.  Experience in a manufacturing environment (either through co-op/intern or fulltime position) Experience in equipment specifications, design, install and validation. Basic understanding of cross-functional collaboration between various groups in Body Weld. Intermediate knowledge in MS Office applications (Excel for analysis and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations and MS Project for schedules) Strong analytical, critical, logical thinking skills with experience collaborating with teams, and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks, and prioritize work. Knowledge of body accuracy & part