International Chemical and Materials Advocacy Principal Engineer

Overview

Who we are

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

Who were looking for

ToyotasRegulatory Affairs & Environmental Sustainability division is looking for a passionate and highly motivatedInternational Chemical and Materials Advocacy Principal Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to advocate Toyotas position towards proposed chemical and material laws & regulations being developed outside the United States.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Advocacy the person in this role will support the Chemical & Materials Stewardship (CMS) departments objective to provide subject matter expertise coordinate company positions advocate on behalf of Toyota and communicate these efforts with Toyota business stakeholders related to chemical and materials laws and regulations. Excellent communication and negotiation skills as well as strong attention to detail is key to being successful.

What youll be doing

• Represent Toyota by continuously engaging stakeholders to monitor coordinate communicate advocate guide and influence development of chemical and materials laws and regulations which are relevant to Toyota. Examples would include efforts being made within the Stockholm Convention EU-REACH Environment Canada among others.

• Collaborate with other producers inside and outside of the auto industry directly or through various trade associations conferences etc. Strategically utilize these mechanisms to advance Toyotas needs and perspectives.

• Coordinate with Toyota Japan Toyotas global affiliates and global trade associations to build broad global advocacy positions and strategies to ensure Toyota global One Voice.

• Communicate collaborate and strategize with various Toyota compliance related business units and supply chain stakeholders to gather impact assessment information and to provide insights on requirements to ensure they have the information necessary for proper compliance.

• Support Toyotas North American aspirations to expand vehicle development business primarily through increased vehicle export by providing international chemical and material regulatory subject matter expertise to vehicle developers.

• Establish constructive critical government agency and trade association relationships to represent Toyota with credibility and trust.

• Utilize various IT tools to support the tracking management prioritization and broadcast of chemical and materials regulations and legislation.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in related Engineering discipline or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of related professional experience.

• Previous knowledge and experience in chemical and materials management.

• Previous knowledge and experience in managing product legislation and regulations.

• Demonstrated project management capabilities.

• Ability to adhere to milestones and timely completion of reports etc.

• Full capability in MS Office suite and interest in pursuing further IT tools to enhance the work.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Added bonus if you have:

• Experience with legislatures regulatory agencies municipalities lobbying firms or trade associations outside the United States.

• Masters degree in business administration or engineering.

• Bilingual skills.

• A desire to build professional networks and alliances.

• Ability to represent Regulatory Affairs & Environmental Sustainability group and Toyota to internal stakeholders (incl. executives) across the enterprise and to external stakeholders outside of the company.

What well bring

During your interview process our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading 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)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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.

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