Engineer Supply Chain

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

This position is based out of the Toyota Headquarters in Plano TX

Who were looking for

ToyotasCustomer Quality Services (CQS) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Product Engineer

The primary responsibility of this role is to initiate and lead Early Detection Early Resolution (EDER) and Pre-Field Quality Confirmation Processes (PFQC) for Field Quality Concerns related to Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

Reporting to the Powertrain Manager the person in this role will support the Customer Quality Service (CQS) Departments objective to initiate and lead Early Detection Early Resolution (EDER) and Pre-Field Quality Confirmation Processes (PFQC) for Field Quality Concerns related to Toyota and Lexus Vehicles

What youll be doing

In this position you will lead Early Detection Early Resolution (EDER) through the following ways:

• Provide technical expertise in the identification and resolution of Powertrain related product quality issues
• Using several Early Detection (ED) sources (Field Technical Reports (FTR) Warranty Warranty Return Parts Parts
• Orders and Sales Customer Relation contacts Legal etc.) and technical sources to identify field quality problems and have them investigated/counter-measured by the responsible divisions (Plant Design Supplier Distributor etc.)
• Review / Process Field Reports (FTRs DPRs and PQRs) in TQCN
• Collaborate with field staff plant members design members suppliers etc. during the EDER process
• Evaluate proposed field-fix and production change improvements
• Daily review / investigation of warranty return parts to conduct EDER
• Evaluate and escalate each issue through the Pre-Field Quality Confirmation (PFQC) process to determine the appropriate risk assessment direction for customers
• Travel with short notice for Genchi Genbutsu (Go and See) to reduce time between first report of quality problem to the customer being satisfied
• Handle/coordinate multiple quality issues from detection to closure (TI/TSB issuance effective countermeasure etc.)
• Collaborate develop and implement process improvements through Hoshin Kaizen and Regulatory based projects
• Ability to travel up to 25% both domestic and international

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in an Engineering discipline or Automotive Technology or 5 years of professional experience in the engineering field.
• Experience working in Quality(Assurance Control or Engineering) / Quality within Toyota
• EDER Experience (Early Detection and Early Resolution)
• Demonstrated experience with implementing Kaizen/continuous improvement and reflection activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Microsoft Office; Excel Access PowerPoint)
• Experience working across functional teams to meet Project deadlines
• Data Analysis Experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% including internationally
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record thats acceptable by company standards is required for this position

Added bonus if you have

• Automotive dealership service operations Experience
• Root cause analysis experience (FTA DRBFM PFMEA etc.)
• Supplier / vendor manufacturing and quality control processes experience
• Paneled or In process TBP (Toyota Business Practice)
• Drawing / blueprint interpretation experience
• Proficiency with iQAS SMS-BR T3 TAS TIS TQCN TQNet RTS and Product Quality Analytics applications
• Knowledge of and ability to diagnose Toyota / Lexus / Scion Systems and vehicle control technologies
• Thermal Event/Fire Case Analysis experience
• EDR/Vehicle Data Interpretation
• Vehicle Diagnostics experience including GTS(GlobalTechStream)
• ASQ Certified Auditor Quality Engineer or greater
• ASE Master Diagnostic (L1) or Master Level Certification (A1-A8)
• Technical hands-on automotive experience (Professional or Personal)

WhatWellBring

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.

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