Senior Engineer - Battery Manufacturing Engineering

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, 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 we’re looking for

Toyota’s Battery Production Engineering department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineer to work in the implementation team.

This position's main responsibility is production preparation and new model launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.

This position will be located at TBMNC in Liberty, North Carolina, and report to an Engineering Manager for EV Cell Manufacturing.

What you’ll be doing

• In alignment with the master plan of each line, develop an installation & trials schedule for your shop that includes all critical milestones i.e. vendor buy off, shipping, commissioning, production/maintenance training & confirmation trials

• Prepare and present a bid pack for equipment installed to general contractors. Review bids and award work considering factors such as cost, manpower, skill and commitment to schedule

• Lead construction / battery equipment installation including schedule development, contractors and vendor coordination, safety audits and address day to day challenges

• Provide frequent updates regarding the status of the project to senior management including executive level update on overall project status, safety, schedule and critical activities in daily status check meeting

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all aspects of the project are planned and executed in a safe and timely manner. Engage Production, Quality and Maintenance teams to get their perspective on relevant issues and develop one voice with all stakeholders

• Mentor co-ops and engineers help them grow both technically and individually. Challenge them to apply their skills in solving complex problems related to the project

• Develop reflections document from events that caused delays in project, safety hazards etc. and share with cross functional teams to learn and improve collectively as a team

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field, or 10+ years of equivalent experience in manufacturing

• Experience in Production Preparation, Manufacturing, or Construction with a focus on executing high production volume capital projects from initial planning to start production.

• Experience leading design of Mass Production equipment with vendors from design specifications and concept design all the way to installation/commissioning equipment

• Experience in managing large capital projects greater than $500k, including: 

  • Creating and maintaining project schedules. 

  • Tracking milestones from project creation to completion  

• Experience in creating and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment, including: 

  • Takt time studies 

  • Line balancing 

  • Cycle time reduction 

  • Kaizen

• Experience reviewing CAD drawings, Markups, Datum Structures, and submittals

• Exceptional leadership, project management, and team-building skills to drive the completion of initiatives across different functions. 

• Ability to travel approximately 15%, both domestically and internationally, based on business need.

• Ability to work weekends and during shutdown periods (e.g., July and December holidays) as required

Added bonus if you have

• Completion of JKK

• Completion of TBP Panel

• PLC programming experience

• Production Automation experience

• TUV Safety Certifications

• Toyota Major Model change experience

• New Product Launch

• CAD drawing experience including P&ID, Layouts, Elevations

• Toyota Quality Problem Solving experience

• Toyota Production Engineering experience including TPS, Kaizen, and Takt time changes

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

• 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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