Engineer II - PE (Casting)

About the role

Toyota is a collaborative, respectful workplace where team members dream and do. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota leads the future of mobility through innovative, high‑quality solutions. The Powertrain Casting Engineering Department at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Tennessee (TMMTN) in Jackson, TN seeks a Casting Engineer to support capital budgeting, equipment and die specification, process setup, trials, and defect countermeasures for powertrain projects, including BEV development.

Responsibilities

• Establish capital budget for major powertrain projects.
• Set equipment and die specifications.
• Follow ordered items through delivery.
• Set process parameters.
• Lead adjustment and quality confirmation trials.
• Lead product defect countermeasure activities.
• Pre‑production preparation of Toyota casting products such as aluminum cylinder blocks, hybrid transmission cases and housings.
• Planning and pre‑production preparation for BEV STEP 3 e‑Axle case and housing and suspension member (SOP~2027).
• Develop project scope (12‑24 mo) covering planning/budget development, equipment/die procurement, installation, and casting trials leading to SOP.
• Study TMC‑based processes and develop unique NA “Operation Drawings” that support NA processes.
• Support shikumi development and hoshin (goals) objectives.
• Build and manage a daily “Punchlist” of problems that arise during a project.
• Learn and apply TBP (Toyota Business Practice) method of problem solving.
• Lead a project group during the pre‑production phase, including scheduling meetings, leading equipment installation contractors, reviewing materials, and gaining consensus.

Requirements

• BS (or above) in Engineering.
• Production preparation and/or manufacturing experience.
• Major model change experience (equipment, fixtures, tooling, transfers) and impact to part quality/manufacturability.
• Experience as a project leader or with a working group, including job responsibility coordination and overall project milestone management.
• Experience leading capital projects of >$5 M.
• Experience with project cycles from planning to SOP.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Tech or Manufacturing/Industrial Tech.
• Casting or metals related manufacturing engineering experience.
• High pressure die casting experience.
• Direct working experience with NC machining.
• Working knowledge with Fanuc Robot (system integration and troubleshooting).
• Working knowledge with Toyopuc PLC (system integration and troubleshooting).
• Working knowledge with 2D/3D CAD systems for equipment layout and part/die modeling.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Creo or other 2D/3D programs.
• Proficient with programming/troubleshooting industrial PLC platforms.
• Experienced with preparing documentation, presenting/gaining approval for capital projects and cost justification proposals.
• Six Sigma and methodical problem‑solving experience.

Benefits

• Work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career.
• 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, plus an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of employee contribution (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).