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 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."
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who we are looking for
Toyota’s Paint Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Paint Engineer-New Model.
The primary responsibility of this role is to manage engineering functions of the Paint New Model team to prepare the shop for future model changes while also supporting other shop initiatives.
Reporting to the Paint New Model Manager the person in this role will support the Paint Department's objective to safely and successfully complete new model introductions and shop projects.
What you’ll be doing
Lead projects/activities that prepare the shop for planned model changes
New Color introductions
Coordinate and manage supplier/contractor activity, including equipment specification, job scope, expectations, safety, and schedules.
Quality validation and standard adherence from new model planning to trial phases
Production Support for Paint Processes and Projects (as requested)
Safety Machine Risk Assessment & Safety Kaizen Implementation
Creating New & Maintaining Existing Engineering Process Standards
Report to management, internal and external, on project status
Lead technical problem-solving activities related to process equipment and new technology integration.
What you bring
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering
Experience supporting production in a manufacturing environment
Experience with technical specifications and implementation of major and minor equipment and/or process changes
Experience leading and coordinating problem solving activities related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost
Experience leading/participating in cross-shop projects or problem-solving teams
Be willing to work weekends & July/December holiday shutdowns as necessary as well as work overtime as business requires
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10%
This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.
Added bonus if you have
Minimum 1 year of experience working at TMMMS Paint Department
Experience with implementation of new technologies to improve process efficiency
Project lead experience managing activity schedules and KPIs.
Experience writing Ringi’s, cost reduction activities, and project management
Robot and/or Vision System Programing and/or Toyopuc experience
TBP (Toyota Business Process) in process or complete
Experience with PowerBI, SMS-BR, N-SMS, Smartsheets, G-Alis, etc.
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
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 all 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.
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.
