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, ‘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 newest manufacturing facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer I - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Battery Production.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the Manufacturing of Battery Production by budget planning, providing engineering solutions to improve manufacturing indicators, and managing process changes. Most of all, this person will embody a culture of continuous improvement and will take pride in providing engineering services to manufacturing.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, and working in partnership with production, maintenance, quality and other departments.

Candidates must demonstrate their qualifications by achieving acceptable scores in all sections of the interview.

What you’ll be doing

• Mass Production Engineering support for Battery Manufacturing.
• Proactively identify and solve problems by spending time with people and equipment on the production shop floor.
• Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members.
• Strong focus on process and equipment changepoint management and leading innovative engineering activities.  
• Establish and manage budget planning and successful project execution.
• Drive action through proactive problem solving, visualizing group condition, and providing measurable and continual improvement.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, and/or project management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift (on occasion), weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs.
• Ability to lead cross functional groups toward a common goal using strong communication and visualization skills.
• Operational familiarity working with production operations and various aspects of equipment (i.e., electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.).

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with battery processes, cell, module, or similar experience in highly automated production environment.
• Skills related to industrial process engineering (example: machine reliability, controls - program design and user interface work, IoT – process monitoring, data collection and storage, analytics, process / equipment FMEA).
• Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles (quickly able to utilize fundamental Toyota skills like; 4S, FMDS, 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.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable).
• 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.

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 [email protected].