Production Engineer Job Columbus area,Indiana USA,Engineering

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a
Production Engineer

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’lltake ownership of their assigned manufacturing area, identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives, and leads 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Collect necessary information to be able 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 necessary information to be able 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 of CAD to develop process layouts utilizing provided specific constraints and objectives
Executes 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

What We’re Looking For:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)
0-3 year’s 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

What Sets You Apart:

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.

Where and When You’ll Work:

This is an in-person role…