Engineer I - Production Engineering (Assembly)

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 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’re looking for  Toyota’s Final Assembly Engineering (FAE)  Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated  Production Engineering – Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support in development and implementation of new model preparation at NAMCs, with this role being at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Reporting to the FAE Manager, the person in this role will support the FAE objective to make Assembly Equipment best-in-industry for Team Member safety, highest quality, and most efficient utilization of automation technology for non-value-added work reduction. What you’ll be doing Project Planning with Plant Model Change teams and Final Assembly team for upcoming model change Evaluating Model change impact to assembly processes and developing technical equipment change requirements Development of new technologies and vendor base for PE (Production Engineering) Leading equipment projects from concept to launch to Assembly across the NAMCs Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including TMNA Final Assembly Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, Internal Logistics Engineering regional team, PEPD, and others What you bring Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or technical degree or equivalent 3+ years of work experience or 3 Co-op rotations within Automotive Production Engineering Experience in Automotive Production Engineering Training and experience creating equipment technical specifications for vendor execution Vehicle model change experience or a rotation within a vehicle model change Ability to travel up to 20% to all North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs) as well as Japan for TMC sites and equipment makers Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required (including some weekends and holidays)   Added bonus if you have Experience in project planning and/or creating project schedules, projecting dates for key inputs/outputs Experience improving safety conditions in team member processes Completion of TBP Panel 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 (if applicable) Paid holidays and paid time off Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings