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.
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Body Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Innovation Engineer for our technology development group.
The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and prepare innovative technology for our North American manufacturing facilities that strengthen the global competitiveness of Toyota’s products.
Reporting to the Body Innovation Manager, the person in this role will support the Body Production Engineering Department's objective to produce the highest quality equipment, on time, at the lowest possible cost.
What you’ll be doing
Maintain and support a safe workplace and culture as a primary responsibility.
Promote an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Lead and support technology development and introduction activity.
Confirm technology and equipment developed in Japan for deployment in North American manufacturing facilities.
Develop and prepare innovative technology and equipment for North American manufacturing facilities.
Evaluate materials for joinability (welding, etc) and develop joining methods as needed.
Perform mechanical testing and other destructive and non-destructive testing. Create test reports as needed. Coordinate and manage outside testing as needed.
Author standards (such as engineering memos, procedures and training manuals) and serve as a subject matter expert.
Work closely with our Japan counterparts and North American equipment suppliers to incorporate improvements into existing and new equipment.
Continuously improve new and existing processes for better safety, quality, productivity, and cost; and continually develop and improve personal and group capabilities.
Report to management, internal and external, on project status.
What you bring
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering related field and at least 3 years relevant work experience OR 5+ years of equivalent relevant work experience without bachelor’s degree
Manufacturing and/or R&D experience
Excellent written and verbal skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrable ability to quickly absorb and apply new learnings
Ability to work up to 40% overtime as needed
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Added bonus if you have
Master’s degree in relevant Engineering discipline
Knowledge of/experience with automotive metallurgy and material joining theory and methods
Experience with statistics and experimental testing methods in a lab environment
Experience with robotics and PLC programming
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic systems
Body Manufacturing experience, especially in a role implementing or maintaining innovative technology at a technical level (such as laser welding, aluminum resistance welding, vision and other process automation, etc.)
Japanese language written and/or verbal abilities.
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
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 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.