Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the worlds most admired brands Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative highquality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. Were looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employmentbased visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who were looking for

Toyotas Purchasing Supplier Development (PSD) Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead the development of New Model products and processes with our Supplier Partners for all North American built vehicles. To achieve this goal the Engineer will deploy the PSD New Model Development Operational Procedure to optimize the design for manufacturability to achieve project milestones.

The person in this role will support PSDs objective to develop our outsourced supply base to ensure overall best cost quality manufacturability and operational selfreliance. The candidates should consistently demonstrate attributes of nextlevel capability as outlined in the Toyota Core Competencies and meet the expectations of the current position.

This position is located in Saline Michigan.

What youll be doing

• Utilize process engineering and Toyota Production System skills through collaborative work with our Supplier Partners teams to ensure the design and implementation of optimal manufacturing processes.

• Execute and manage the PSD operating procedure for responsible commodities across multiple vehicle programs.

• Develop execute and modify project strategies for critical parts based on riskranking activities.

• Work with Supplier Partners to develop appropriate project schedules to achieve vehicle milestone objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Lead Supplier Partner teams in problemsolving and consensus building to mitigate risks utilizing Toyota Business Practices.

• Maintain and communicate responsible part status information supporting project KPI visualization internally and externally.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree or higher in engineering or similar technical field or 4 years of equivalent professional experience in automotive manufacturing/engineering.

• Manufacturing Quality or Engineering experience (includes applicable coop experience) developing one or more of the following commodities/products:

  • Interior Trim Garnish Instrument Panel Console Box HVAC

  • Exterior Grill Bumper Rocker Spoiler Undercover Outer Mirror Door handle Glass

  • Electrical/Electronic Audio Multimedia ECU Battery Hybrid System

  • Safety and Functional Airbag Seat Belt Steering Wheel Accelerator/Brake Pedal Sunroof

  • Chassis Steering Suspension Brakes Driveline

  • Powertrain Engine Transmission Battery

  • Body & Assembly Frame Body stamping Structural stamping & weld

  • Seats/Soft Trim Seat Headliner Door Trim

• Manufacturing Quality or Engineering experience developing one or more of the following processes:

  • Molding processes Plastics joining Complex Assembly Paint or Coatings application

  • Electronics Soldering/SMT Complex Assembly Sewing Wrapping Wire harness assembly

  • Casting Forging (Aluminum & Iron)

  • Machining Milling Heat Treatment

  • Stamping Welding

• Experience and knowledge in General Automotive Body and Vehicle Structures.

• Experiencereading drawings/prints including the ability todiscuss basic GD&T for manufactured parts.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% Peak average 25 30%.

Added bonus if you have

• Automotive manufacturing experience working directly for an Automotive OEM or Automotive Supplier.

• New Model Production Preparation experience with demonstrated ability to manage either of the following:

  • Multiple Tier 1 Suppliers Production Preparation across multiple vehicle/unit projects

  • The establishment of manufacturing processes to include critical characteristics and parameter controls across a broad spectrum of inputs such as Tooling Equipment Process Capacity Capability Quality Throughput and Human Development

• Experience in design feedback activity for manufacturability or costreduction initiatives.

• Experience with Catia /AutoCAD/Autoform.

• Experience with Tool & Die Structure and Design for Stamping Welding Casting Injection Molding and/orForging.

• Successful completion of Toyota Business Practice (TBP) Panel or other established problemsolving methodology training & experience.

What well bring

During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industryleading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork flexibility and respect.

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career as well as 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.

• 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).

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members efforts to dream do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race ethnicity national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability religion military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.