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 world’s 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. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all."
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota's North Carolina Battery Plant Production Engineer department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Battery Senior Engineer. Assignment could include assignment with Line Support Process Engineering, Battery Product Engineering, Project Engineering, or Controls/Maintenance Engineering work. Assignment will be made based on business needs and candidate skills, experience, and interest.
To support battery production, the primary responsibility of this person will be to divide time as an Individual Contributor and an Engineering Team Leader to enable the achievement of related product, process, project, controls/maintenance KPIs. This includes but is not limited to providing engineering services to Production, working closely with others, managing project schedules, budget, tracking status, reporting, leading a team of other Engineers toward common goals, enabling the Team's development, and leading problem solving or company mandated initiatives.
Most of all, this person will embody a culture of continuous improvement and will take pride in providing engineering services.
This position reports to the Battery Engineering Manager and works in partnership with production, maintenance, quality, and other related departments.
What you’ll be doing
The Senior Engineer is expected to provide engineering leadership and proactively manage multiple projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role as the Manufacturing window for product/process/project/controls/maintenance readiness and sustainability, problem solving, capital projects, and coach other Engineers through daily interaction and on the job training.
The candidate is expected to be knowledgeable in some aspect of product/process/project/controls/maintenance industrial engineering fundamentals and operational aspects (example: electrical, mechanical, chemical, PLC, controls, fluids, robotics, Industry 4.0 data collection, storage, analytics, etc.).
The Senior Engineer should have a strong focus on changepoint management and leading innovative engineering activities on the shop floor.
Key responsibilities include leadership, problem solving, establishing and managing budget planning, successful project execution, and reporting.
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field.
Manufacturing, engineering, or maintenance experience in a team setting.
Strong leadership and ability to assemble cross functional groups to work toward a common goal using communication and visualization.
Added bonus if you have
Experience with new project participation or leadership in a process, product, automation, or machine related role, major model changes or new model/product launch.
Experience with battery, cell, module, or similar experience in highly automated production environment.
Work with industrial engineering tools and systems (example: layout, process equipment specification, CAD, software, install, database, IoT, commissioning, monitoring, etc.).
Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles (quickly able to utilize fundamental Toyota skills like: 4S, FMDS, A3, TBP, Visualization, etc.).
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.
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable).
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.
Flexible spending accounts.
Relocation assistance (if applicable).
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
