Stamping Engineer (Die Design Group)

About the Role

Toyota’s Production Engineering Stamping Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Stamping Engineer for New and Existing Model Projects. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform die design tasks, including the creation of die structure data to ensure die functionality and integrity based on manufacturing requirements. Reporting to the Die Design Manager, you will support the department's objective to procure high-quality, low-cost stamping dies as part of Toyota’s strategy to build dies in North America within global die manufacturing capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage individual assignments to support master schedule delivery requirements for the department.
• Create die design structures to meet all requirements outlined in stamping process plans while identifying process improvement opportunities for quality and lower cost.
• Support outside vendors to ensure designs meet all standards and requirements for in-house manufacturing and production.
• Incorporate reflection items from previous models per panel leader direction.
• Follow dies through Pattern-Casting, Construction, and Tryout phases to support countermeasures for any design issues.
• Execute individual assignments to support department hoshin activities.
• Report weekly to the panel leader on individual project milestones.
• Support hoshin achievement by participating in assigned activities.
• Evaluate die structure and strength.
• Measure actual die performance.
• Analyze root cause (failure mode) of broken dies.
• Travel to locations other than Kentucky, including international travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an engineering or technical discipline or equivalent related work experience.
• At least 2 years of technical writing experience.
• At least 2 years of stamping die design experience.
• At least 2 years of experience with CATIA.
• At least 2 years of experience in die structure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Toyota Business Practice (TBP) panel completion.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
• Die manufacturing process experience.

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).

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship for employment-based visas or other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States without requiring Toyota’s support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment.