Senior Engineering Manager – Evaluation

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.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Powertrain Design team is seeking a passionate, highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Evaluation team. This role involves leading a team responsible for the comprehensive evaluation and testing of powertrain systems, ensuring performance and compliance with Toyota standards.

The ideal candidate will have a:

• Strong background in mechanical engineering.

• Deep understanding of evaluating powertrain systems, including internal combustion engines, electric motors, drivetrain, battery and hybrid technologies.

• Proficiency in instrumentation, data analysis and software related to powertrain testing.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects.

Reporting to the General Manager Evaluation [MBD & Physical], the person in this role will support the Powertrain Design (PTD) department's objective to build “World Class Powertrains in North America”.

What you’ll be doing

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to successfully lead the powertrain evaluation team:

Leadership & Team Management:

• Recruit, train, and mentor a team of evaluation engineers, conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions and foster professional career growth.

• Review and approve technical documents: technical reports, periodic status reports, test plans, test methodology proposals, data analyses.

Powertrain Evaluation:

• Maintain and develop comprehensive powertrain testing protocols ensuring alignment with industry best practices.

• Conduct benchmarking studies against competitors, suppliers and industry standards, collaborating with powertrain design and TMC to integrate findings.

Project Management:

• Lead the evaluation engineers and technicians to execute projects, managing schedules and budgets to ensure milestone achievement and consistent 100% utilization of people and resources.

• Negotiate project budgets, resources, schedules and scopes to achieve organizational Mission, Vision, Targets.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure powertrain evaluations comply with Toyota safety, compliance and regulatory requirements. 

• Collaborate with compliance teams for audits and inspections.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Develop relationships with stakeholders, vision, methods and tools to achieve high testing output, data analysis and technical reports with judgments/recommendation.

• Reporting key team metrics, project status, challenges, and potential solutions to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively with diverse teams.

Develop Business Plans and Strategies:

• Responsible for multi-year group plans - Annual Group Action Plan and Group Vision.

• Assist the General Manager to develop vision, roadmap, and organizational changes.

• Annual planning/negotiation for budgets with requesting organizations.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in an Engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electro-Mechanical) or related field.

• 8+ years in powertrain evaluation.

• Proven experience in a managerial role.

• Strong technical and program knowledge of powertrain technologies, covering internal combustion engines, electric motors, drivetrain, battery and hybrid technologies.

• Proficiency in instrumentation, data analysis and software related to powertrain testing.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex engineering challenges.

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.

• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally to up 15%.

Added bonus if you have

• Master’s degree in mechanical/automotive engineering.

• Hands-on experience with powertrain testing and evaluation.

• Detailed design, CAE/MBD and development knowledge of powertrain systems.

• Detailed knowledge of powertrain instrumentation and data analysis tools/systems.

• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

• Successfully passed a Toyota TBP panel.

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.

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