Engineer - Production Engineering

Overview

We’re looking for a passionate and highly‑motivated Production Engineer in Toyota’s Production Engineering (PE) department. The primary responsibility is to support project planning and implementation for new model and capital projects across assembly, paint, and weld shop improvements, ensuring that new model equipment and processes meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives.

• Early project planning and impact analysis, including layout analysis focusing on new model impacts, part count, and plant optimization.
• Equipment impact studies covering PE‑responsible equipment for production shops, and assessment of model changes on logistics, process equipment, and conveyor systems.
• Conducting impact assessments of models and change points within designated focus areas.
• Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for new model projects, capital projects, refurbishments, and plant competitiveness projects.
• Early planning studies focusing on technology feasibility and ROI.
• Creating and managing project schedules, budgets, and quality confirmation plans.
• Leading projects through process design, machine specification, equipment procurement and installation, safety risk assessments, part quality investigations, and process trials.
• Taking ownership of produced part quality for assigned areas.
• Creating equipment modification concepts and drawings, and driving implementation.
• Collaborating closely with internal and external groups across Toyota, including TMNA Production Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC pilot teams, logistics, maintenance, and planning departments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or an associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience in production engineering or equipment development/procurement.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or Catia, plus MS Office skills.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and shutdowns for tooling modifications and installations.
• Strong team player, self‑starting, and able to stay task‑focused while meeting or exceeding KPIs.
• Project experience in new model development related to capital equipment.
• Travel up to 20% to all NAMC locations and Japan.
• Bonus qualifications:
  Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, experience in new model launch preparations, 2+ years construction management, simultaneous engineering or vehicle design experience, and project management experience.

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the entire family.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual contribution.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, and schools.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

Only candidates who have the right to work in the United States and do not require Toyota sponsorship for employment‑based visas or other work authorization are eligible to apply.

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.