Engineer - Plastics

Overview

Toyota is a global brand committed to innovation and excellence in mobility solutions. We seek talented individuals who share our values of collaboration and respect to join our team. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment-based visas.

About the Role

The Engineer - Plastics plays a crucial role in the development and confirmation of new model plastic shop equipment. They are responsible for ensuring project milestones are met before production start-ups at North American Manufacturing Centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment installation projects and report progress to team and management.
• Maintain and update project schedules based on Toyota's new model launch milestones.
• Allocate technical resources to Toyota locations as needed.
• Procure machinery from vendors using tools like Ariba and SAP.
• Attend machine confirmation trials at vendors across North America and Japan.
• Support the development of new model equipment, including risk assessment, specification, installation, and trials.
• Identify and address equipment problems, implementing countermeasures.
• Coordinate installation activities for interior/exterior plastics equipment and processes.
• Create new machine specifications and lead spec/drawing reviews with vendors and team members.
• Support the development of standardized work processes, team member training, and quality control plans.
• Lead equipment commissioning through a Kanban process.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple equipment project schedules.
• Experience in skilled trades management and oversight.
• Experience in overseeing machine installation projects and general construction contracting work.
• Experience in new model launches for automotive and manufacturing industries.
• Experience installing manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, robots, assembly work cells, punch machines, milling machines, etc.
• Able to travel up to 50% and travel internationally (Canada, Mexico, Japan).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of automotive equipment installation experience.
• Preferred certifications: TUV technician certification, OSHA10, passed TBP thru panel, TECS Experience (Digital Kanban), Ariba, SAP, Catia.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical expertise in plastics and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Toyota's manufacturing processes and standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Project management
• Equipment installation and troubleshooting
• New model launch coordination
• Vendor procurement and management
• Machine confirmation trials
• Spec and drawing reviews
• Team member training and quality control
• Kanban process implementation

Benefits

Toyota offers a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with a company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services for prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.