Engineer- Plastics - job 1 of 2

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.

Toyota’s Plastics Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support our internal and external customers impacted by the Plastics shop.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Plastics department's objective to meet all Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost KPI’s defined within the department in support of TMMI’s (Toyota Indiana) overall objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Equipment capability improvements (Quality and Productivity improvements)

• Train maintenance / production on change points (RJ/WIS/PMs)

• Daily meetings with Production and Maintenance

• Manage improvement and refurbishment projects (Internally and with vendors)

• Lead quality standards development activities as well as problem solving activities.

• New Model (Design – SOP = 3 years) [Schedules, specifications, tracking, reporting]

• Material changes (1-18 months) [Drive schedule and quality confirmation]

• Equipment Improvement (3-12 months) [Design, schedule, procurement, training, installation, commissioning, and confirmation]

• Daily KPI confirmation, RJ utilization for issue tracking/resolution

• Interface across multifunctional teams (Contractors / Skilled trades / PE / Quality)

• Process layouts and equipment capacity studies

• Assist Production and Maintenance with major breakdown issues.

• Lead and coordinate problem solving and reoccurrence prevention.

• OA Improvement > Processing and equipment refurbishment

• Ringi development, approval, and budget management

• Shop engineering strategy development based on Hoshin.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or engineering technology discipline or 3 years of equivalent experience in polypropylene injection molding and/or plastics paint application.

• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Project management experience

• Interface across multifunctional teams (Contractors / Skilled trades / PE / Quality)

• This position requires excellent project management skills.

• Verbal and Non-verbal communication skills as well as strong ability to negotiate and gain consensus among stakeholders.

• Ability to travel internationally.

• This position requires driving.  A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Added bonus if you have

• Catia / XVL experience

• AutoCAD / Inventor experience

• Robotics experience

• Experience working with Toshiba Molding Machines

• Ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics (ability to demonstrate this skill if asked)

• Manufacturing experience

• Knowledge of TBP (Toyota Business Process), JKK (Ji Kotei Kanketsu), RJ (Ryohin Joken), DMM (Decision Making Matrix), Catia & Toyota Procurement processes

• Toyota experience

• TMMI experience

• Automotive manufacturing experience

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)

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.