10266330 Engineer - Battery

Toyota

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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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 diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what’s possible with us.

Who we’re looking for.

Toyota’s Production Engineering (PE)-Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) Battery Cell Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer to join our

Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product) advancement and problem-solving group.

Reporting to Engineering Manager the person in this role will support the PE-BME Battery Cell Department's mission to deliver engineering solutions for rapid competitiveness improvements through safety first, people development, and customer focus.

The primary responsibility of this role is leading planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity. Utilizing and improving systems & procedures for efficient and effective issue identification, root cause analysis, issue resolution, and reoccurrence prevention / kaizen to subsequent activity and projects.

This role will also contribute to the success of developing organization’s capabilities through advancement & application of Ryohin Joken knowledge and skill.

As future development, this position has potential to rotate into role of process equipment production preparation management including specification, procurement, installation, and trial activity.

What you’ll be doing

• Member of cross-functional team collaborating with equipment

• Engage and resolve material, product, and process issues both internal and external.

• Create and implement working/trial plan for confirmation & problem-solving activity.

• Create detail technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development.

• Input to process & equipment plan/specification for kaizen & issue reoccurrence prevention.

• Use and advancement of systems and procedure for problem solving & learning capture.

• Individual activity management, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection.

• Participate in internal & external partner relationships aligning to team objectives, development, and support.

• Activity related to PE-BME Department-level Hoshin for organizational advancement.

• Individual support for standardization & kaizen of Department systems and process.

• Drive own individual development, seek feedback, and monitor progress.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of equivalent Engineering role experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in manufacturing production preparation role and schedule/deliverable management including stages of project plan, process/equipment plan, specification & procurement, installation and trial.

• Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activity.

• Experience in activity of Ryohin Joken identification, application, and/or confirmation.

• Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organization, including production engineering, manufacturing, research & development, or similar, and reporting out to senior leadership level.

• Experience in interpreting & applying product/process specification, drawing, etc.

• Ability for weekend and shutdown work, overtime up to 25%, and travel (domestic and international) up to 25%

What you may bring

• Experience in application of Toyota Production System.

• Experience in product x process/equipment simultaneous engineering for new model.

• Documented problem-solving certification or activity such as Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Fault Tree Analysis, or similar.

• Experience in manufacturing plant production operations role.

• Experience in data analytics tools and methods.

• Experience in digital engineering software tools and procedures, including the ability to read, interpret and modify model data.

• Japanese language proficiency including verbal and written.

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 diverse 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.