Engineer - Battery Projects

Overview

Who we are

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, ‘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 we’re looking for

Toyota’s Battery Production Engineering department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer to join the planning team. This Engineer's main responsibilities are Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Operating Expenditures (OpEx) budget management, coordinating department technical training, and project reflection lead for advanced planning of electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

This position will be located at Toyota’s Production Engineering Manufacturing Center (PEMC) in Georgetown, Kentucky or at Toyota's Battery Plant (TBMNC) in Liberty, North Carolina, and report to an Engineering Manager within the Battery Cell Planning group of the Battery Manufacturing Engineering (BME) department.

What you’ll be doing

• Summarize project cost discrepancies by investigating description of and justification for expenses to support monthly CapEx and OpEx budget executive management summary reports

• Perform routine audits of General Ledger (G/L) accounts and commodity code utilization to ensure organization is conforming to standard set for fiscal year budget. Submit requests for journal entry correction to TMNA A&F to remedy any deviations

• Communicate monthly spending on key G/L accounts to organization for activity planning and securement of necessary funds

• Function as department SME for basic plan, ringi, and requisition package creation. Maintain existing and create new shikumi documentation to visualize standard, best practice processes

• Schedule and conduct individual training sessions for new team members as well as annual refresher training sessions for existing team members on Ariba, SAP, Ringi Database / Ringi Spend Management, and other programs and applications

• Operate as department technical training coordinator including lunch and learn sessions. Collaborate with various technical resource groups such as RJ, SEIBI, Quality, and Maintenance to determine overall need, select best fit courses and programs, and schedule opportunities to facilitate member continued skill development

• Lead reoccurring, cross-functional department project reflection meetings with all relevant groups during all project phases. Collect and track reflection items in standard document and distribute to organization at set frequency for visibility

• Assist with root cause analysis, countermeasure development, implementation trials, and results monitoring as applicable for project reflection items

• Partner with manufacturing plant-based teams including onsite TMNA PE groups to yokoten activities to applicable components, equipment, processes, and materials

• Coordinate incorporation of project reflection items into cost planning, budget creation, and machine specification project phases in conjunction with Battery Cell Planning team members

• Participate in benchmarking opportunities of other departments / shops / plants within Toyota as well as outside contractors, vendors, manufacturers, and researchers from automotive or other industries. Attend trade shows, conference series, and other relevant events as applicable

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering (or similar discipline) or 5+ years of equivalent manufacturing (or similar) industry experience

• Experience managing budget for capital and / or operating projects greater than $250K total amount

• Experience creating technical documentation, summary reports, and presentation materials

• Experience presenting technical and non-technical subjects to various types of audiences, up to and including executive management level, for overall knowledge gain

• Experience demonstrating technical and non-technical skill set(s) to various types of audiences, up to and including executive management level, for continued training and development

• Experience collaborating with multiple teams and groups, both within and outside department as well as contractors, vendors, and other external parties, to accomplish project and activity objectives

• Toyota Business Practice (TBP) experience or similar methodology including critical thinking skills including root cause analysis, countermeasure development, implementation trials, results monitoring, and standardization

• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods, up to 25% overtime

• Ability to flex work schedule to accommodate early morning and / or late evening meetings with Japan members as necessary

• Ability to business travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 25% total

Added bonus if you have

• Advanced Degree (above Bachelor’s) and / or certification within a technical field

• Experience with raw materials, manufacturing equipment, and / or processes for battery manufacturing

• Experience with software programs such as AutoCAD, Inventor, and Revit for 2D drafting and 3D modeling

What we’ll 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 (if applicable)

• 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.

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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