Early Career Prototype Body Development Engineer R&D

TNA Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Company

Job Location:

Saline, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 high-quality 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 employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who were looking for

ToyotasVehicle Prototype Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer to join our team.

The primary responsibility of this role is to manage planning tooling & facility preparation and production of prototype vehicle bodies in the weld engineering group. Due to cyclical nature of vehicle projects the secondary responsibility will include supporting the other prototype engineering functions of assembly and evaluation during projects with no body production.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager the person in this role will support the Prototype departments objective to provide evaluation and marketing vehicles for use at Toyota Motor North America Product Development locations.

What youll be doing

The required work is cyclical and will change during a project. Early project stages include CAD review of new models to confirm tooling equipment & facility changes needed. Later stages involve managing all aspects of prototype body welding (managing tooling & parts suppliers in-house body & paint scheduling confirming quality of all weld/paint activities).

Develop and execute overall project schedule for tracking the progress to meet project needs.
Utilized CAD to develop weld process/tooling plan based on early vehicle design data. Finalize planning when production drawings are released considering safety/quality/productivity/cost.
Weld/Paint tooling and fixturing design.
Conduct supplier sourcing kickoff and preparation of tooling and parts.
Summarize status and report to upper management weekly.
Travel to supply base to review parts and equipment.
Track and follow issues to closure.
Support daily weld build activities to meet vehicle quality delivery and project KPIs.
Escalate issues to Sr. Manager in timely manner.

What you bring

Must have bachelors degree in Engineering Mechanical Aerospace Electrical Chemical or Materials.
Must have a minimum of 2-5 years experience from Manufacturing Quality or Engineering experience (including co-op experience).
Experience of vehicle structures and vehicle manufacturing.
Experience with 3D CAD developing weld processes/tooling plan based on early vehicle design data.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time during peak project periods.
Willingness to work overtime up to 25% of the time including weekends during peak project periods.

Added bonus if you have

Experience using PolyWorks.
Completed TBP with Panel.
Completion of JKK and OJD reflection report for process improvement and troubleshooting/problem resolution.
Terrace Experience in managing 3D Data.
Experience supporting equipment installations for weld or painting equipment.

What well bring

During your interview process our team will provide you with 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 (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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OverviewWho we areCollaborative. 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 high-quality solutions designed to enhance live...