Production Engineer

Overview

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a Production Engineer
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The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Production Engineer who brings decisiveness, strong decision-making, and expertise to the table. In this role, you’ll take ownership of your assigned manufacturing area, identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, and lead projects aligned with department strategy and company objectives. This person must be results-oriented and process-focused with an approach that is responsive and aligned with company strategies.

At Toyota Material Handling, we value innovative and creative ideas. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our business, you will feel right at home.

• Collect necessary information to identify and recommend safety, quality, and productivity improvement ideas for manufacturing equipment and processes
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Leadership to analyze and understand existing equipment and process production volume limitations
• Collaborate with direct supervisor, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance, and Manufacturing Leadership to analyze chronic or systemic equipment/process issues to identify long-term improvement opportunities
• Support the introduction of new models or model changes by reviewing proposals for new product models, identify manufacturing equipment and process change points, and collaborate with direct supervisor to determine manufacturing equipment and process plan
• Collect and present information to identify and recommend ways to reduce manufacturing environmental impact
• Create and refine specifications for outside vendors to quote work such as fixture design or plant utility layout changes
• Develop and optimize material/part flow diagrams to visualize process and department conveyance with Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Leadership
• Use CAD to develop process layouts utilizing provided specific constraints and objectives
• Execute assigned projects utilizing provided schedules, budgeting, and key performance indicators
• Mentor entry-level engineers and support the development of engineering standards and documentation
• Use basic measuring tools and methods (scale, caliper, tape, etc.)
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Additional duties as assigned

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)
• 0-3 years’ hands-on experience preferred
• Ability to work and communicate professionally with all levels within the TMH organization
• Computer skills, including the ability to prepare thorough, concise reports and justifications
• Able to interpret and create 2D and 3D CAD for manufacturing processes and equipment
• Experience with technical problem solving
• Strong work ethic, intrinsically motivated, ability to organize work and multi-task
• Basic understanding of manufacturing methods including welding, cutting, turning, and milling
• Able to read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings and measurement methods
• Willingness and ability to effectively work hands-on

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization to advance your goals
• Understanding of Toyota Lean Principles and how they are implemented
• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferred experience with industrial coating processes
• Ability to analyze layouts and design fixtures and tooling using Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or Catia
• Strong technical experience with troubleshooting capability and willingness to work hands-on
• Strong work ethic, intrinsically motivated, ability to organize work and execute concurrent projects
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Commitment to lifelong learning and process improvement
• Ability to convey complex information in an understandable format
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for…