Senior Engineer - Paint Pilot Projects

Overview

Toyota is a collaborative and respectful company committed to enhancing lives and delighting customers. We are seeking a Sr. Engineer to support the Paint Pilot Team in preparing the Paint Shop for future vehicle changes.

About the Role

The Sr. Engineer will serve as the Major Model Engineer Lead, coordinating year-over-year changepoints. They will collaborate with Pilot teams, including TMs, TLs, and GLs, to support changepoint execution. This role requires strong project management skills, engineering support expertise, and proficiency in data analysis and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Major Model Engineer Lead, coordinating year-over-year changepoints.
• Collaborate with existing Pilot teams, including TMs, TLs, and GLs, to support changepoint execution.
• Utilize the North American Paint Operating Plan to develop strategies and plans for implementing paint shop-specific changes and model initiatives on the production floor.
• Work closely with both North American and Japanese design teams to review 3D concepts and updated design specifications, developing actionable plans for execution within the model year.
• Support color selection negotiations and communicate manufacturing capabilities effectively.
• Cook up trial activities in preparation for changepoints to ensure alignment with TMMI gated management milestones.
• Collaborate with internal groups at TMMI/TMNA and external groups on equipment refurbishment, retrofit, and future reborn projects.
• Coordinate production through special projects aimed at improving safety, quality, productivity, or cost efficiency as needed.
• Report out project status to shop and executive level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Applied Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in new product introduction or product launch.
• Ability to provide direction on project management and production support, particularly related to safety, quality, and productivity issues.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to guide teams.
• Experience collaborating effectively across multiple departments and functional groups.
• Engineering support expertise for projects, equipment upgrades, and initiatives aimed at improving operational availability.
• Track record of leading capital investment projects that enhance safety, quality and productivity.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with practical applications of continuous improvement methodologies such as Toyota Production Systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and digital tools for processing, monitoring and operational decision making.
• Proficiency in 3D software and capable of navigating various 3D programs for deep understanding of product.
• Experience leading others to achieve launch objectives, with a strong understanding of existing shop initiatives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Added bonus if you have Automotive manufacturing experience with Catia, Terrace or XVL.
• Experience collaborating/leading internal shop meetings (e.g., Quality Engineering, Weld, Assembly) to drive cross-shop initiatives.
• Direct involvement in new model vehicle launches.
• Fundamental knowledge of paint shop production process including Pretreat/EDSealer/Sound Damping, Corrosion protection, Topcoat Application.

Qualifications

• Experience with Catia, Terrace or XVL.
• Experience collaborating/leading internal shop meetings (e.g., Quality Engineering, Weld, Assembly) to drive cross-shop initiatives.
• Direct involvement in new model vehicle launches.
• Fundamental knowledge of paint shop production process including Pretreat/EDSealer/Sound Damping, Corrosion protection, Topcoat Application.

Skills

• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• 3D Software Proficiency
• Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Paint Shop Production Process Knowledge

Benefits

• Professional growth and development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match
• 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)

Pay

Competitive compensation package.

Schedule

Full-time position.