Engineer - Battery Production Engineering

About the Role

Toyota’s Production Engineering (PE)-Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) Battery Cell Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer (Battery Production Engineering) to join our Ryohin Joken (Conditions for Good Process and Product) advancement and problem-solving group. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role supports 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 is leading planning and problem-solving efforts in pre-production trial activity. This includes utilizing and improving systems and procedures for efficient issue identification, root cause analysis, resolution, and recurrence prevention/kaizen for subsequent projects. The role also contributes to developing the organization’s capabilities through the advancement and application of Ryohin Joken knowledge and skills.

You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Member of a cross-functional team collaborating with equipment, material, product, and process teams to engage and resolve issues both internal and external.
• Create and implement working/trial plans for confirmation of problem-solving activities.
• Develop detailed technical and summary reports for organizational learning and development.
• Provide input to process and equipment plans/specifications for kaizen and issue recurrence prevention.
• Use and advance systems and procedures for problem-solving and learning capture.
• Manage individual activities, status visualization/reporting, and incremental reflection.
• Participate in internal and external partner relationships aligning to team objectives, development, and support.
• Support department-level Hoshin for organizational advancement.
• Contribute to standardization and kaizen (continuous improvement) of department systems and processes.
• Drive individual development, seek feedback, and monitor progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (Chemical Engineering or similar technical field) or 5+ years of equivalent professional engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a manufacturing production preparation role and schedule/deliverable management, including stages of project plan, process/equipment plan, specification & procurement, installation, and trial (2 years required).
• Experience in battery cell product, processes/equipment, and/or trial activities (1+ year required).
• Experience in Ryohin Joken identification, application, and/or confirmation (Ryohin Joken means Conditions for Good Process and Product).
• Experience coordinating with varied functions in large corporate organizations, including production engineering, manufacturing, research and development, or similar, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Experience interpreting and applying product/process specifications, drawings, etc.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdowns; overtime up to 25%; and travel (domestic and international) up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the application of Toyota Production System (TPS).
• Experience in product x process/equipment simultaneous engineering for new models.
• Documented problem-solving certification or completed activity such as Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Fault Tree Analysis, or similar.
• Experience in a manufacturing plant production operations role.
• Experience with data analytics tools and methods.
• Experience with digital engineering software tools and procedures, including the ability to read, interpret, and modify model data.
• Japanese language proficiency, including verbal and written communication.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs, including 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 Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Schedule

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdowns.
• Overtime up to 25%.
• Travel (domestic and international) up to 15%.