Production Engineer

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a Production Engineer.

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.

• Lead investigation of new equipment to increase productivity through technology advancement. You will be the project leader in planning, procuring, integrating and installing production equipment into the Paint areas.
• Proactively identify continuous improvement activities within manufacturing to help our Associates work safely while increasing the quality of our products.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout manufacturing to increase the productivity of operations to deliver Toyota’s customer the best value.
• Support organizational initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our operations while supporting the community within which we live.
• Support manufacturing to investigate and eliminate downtime within the assigned area.
• Develop a vision and path forward for the area you support which will allow new technology and automation to increase productivity and capacity to meet future sales forecasts.
• Facilitate lean manufacturing practices within the Toyota Production System to improve material flow and inventory levels to reduce lead‑time and improve safety.
• Strive to become the technical expert for the assigned support area, and proactively identify and improve issues before problems occur.
• Interact with equipment suppliers and other vendors to maintain project timelines.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization to advance your goals.
• Experience with production paint operations including:
  • Liquid and powder coat paint application and troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of robotic paint application
  • Experience working with different (E‑stat, HVLP, AAA) paint application methods
  • Understanding of paint system design and the benefits of different technologies
  • Basic knowledge of chemical pretreatment systems and chemicals

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)
• 0-5 years of hands‑on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• 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
• Ability to show initiative and work within a busy environment with conflicting priorities.
• Experience with capital project management from idea to implementation
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Use basic measuring tools and methods (scale, caliper, tape, etc.)

This is an in‑person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment.

$75,000 - $105,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location.

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no‑cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!