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Engineer Production Engineering


Job Location:

Princeton, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
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.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g. H-1B O-1 E-3 H-1B1 TN F-1 OPT F-1 STEM OPT F-1 CPT TN (job flexibility benefits) (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability) etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g. H-1B O-1 E-3 H-1B1 TN F-1 OPT F-1 STEM OPT F-1 CPT TN (job flexibility benefits) (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability) etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who were looking for

ToyotasProduction Engineering (PE) department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivatedProduction Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support project planning and implementation for new model as well as capital projects for assembly paint and weld shop improvements.

Reporting to the manager the person in this role will support the PE departments objective to provide new model equipment and processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety Quality Productivity Cost. Production Engineering covers a broad range of commodities from Material Handling Systems Process Equipment Conveyors Vehicle Performance & Quality Confirmation Equipment.

What youll be doing

  • Early Project Planning and Impact Analysis

    • Layout analysis emphasizing focus on new model impacts

    • Layout analysis targeting part count and placement effects for plant optimization

    • Overall shop layout optimization (Standard Assembly Order Process counts Flexibility Technology)

    • Equipment impact studies covering PE responsible equipment for production shops

  • Assessing the impact of model changes on logistics areas process equipment and conveyor systems to establish technical change requirements

    • Conducting impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas

  • Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model projects capital projects refurbishments projects as well as plant competitiveness projects

    • Early planning studies focusing on technology feasibility as well as ROI

    • Create and manage a project schedule budget and quality confirmation plan

    • Taking total ownership of significant project workload. Leading a project while balancing and adjusting resources based on events

    • Lead projects through process design machine specification equipment procurement and installation safety risk assessments part quality investigations and process trials.

    • Take ownership of produced part quality for assigned area

    • Create equipment modification concepts and drawings. Creating concept equipment images and driving through implementation

  • Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Production Engineering Project Leaders North America Manufacturing Company (NAMCs) Pilot team Logistics Maintenance Production Engineering Planning Department and others

  • Development of new technologies related to improving competitiveness within the production shops

    • Implementation of Quality Control vision systems for vehicle quality confirmations

What you bring

  • Bachelors Degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Tech or Associates in Engineering Tech w/ 3 years relevant work experience

  • Production Engineering or an engineering role focusing on equipment development/procurement

  • Willing to work weekends holiday periods and shutdowns to support tooling modifications and installations

  • Willing to work in a team environment

  • Self-starting individual with ability to stay task focused and meet or exceed set KPIs related to project requirements

  • Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment

  • Proficient in AutoCAD

  • Proficient in Inventor and/or Catia

  • MS Office proficient

  • Travel up to 20% to all NAMCs as well as Japan

Added bonus if you have

  • Masters Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Advanced Degree

  • Experience in 1 or more new model launch preparations

  • 2 years Construction Management experience

  • Experience in Simultaneous Engineering or vehicle design for new model launches

  • Project management experience

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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