Engineer – Internal Logistics Innovation & Projects

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Toyota’s Internal Logistics Innovation and Projects (ILIP) Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer for Internal Logistics, Automation, and Model Change activity. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead Internal Logistics efficiency transformation efforts via TPS activity, implementing kaizens/projects, driving digital transformation & introducing new technology effectively.

Key activities include:

• Optimizing & managing TMMK’s current manual delivery systems & PIV fleet for efficiency
• Creating, managing, improving & systemically sustaining TMMK’s automated delivery systems
• Leadership & execution of both Local Projects & New Model Pilot activity
• Driving & tracking KPI improvements in alignment with ILIP’s strategic direction
• Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Control Department’s objective of ensuring safe, stable, efficient, and highly productive conveyance processes.

New-model introduction which includes layout development, parts list & packaging confirmation, dolly design, automated deliveries, and conveyance equipment installations

Communication to Shop, Pilot & PC Leaders to ensure safe & efficient process set up

Mass Production Internal Logistics Engineering Projects including dock layout changes, Equipment Procurement and / or Modifications and Installations, Delivery Systems Kaizen including Safety Kanban Automation and Innovation for Material Handling – Digital Transformation in equipment communications/data collection/machine learning, Delivery system automation with mobile robotics, introduction of new technology, & Benchmarking Best Practices Regionally/Globally

Safety communication across all manufacturing shops & Internal Logistics Engineering

Implement Powered Industrial Vehicle x pedestrian separation countermeasures, implement standards set by regional working group

Lead Project Ringis for Internal Logistics Local & New Model Capital/Operating projects.

Manage associated Budget(s) and forecast gentani based on historical projects.

Order, procure, and install material handling equipment for internal logistics groups.

Yokoten successful platforms across plant / region

Support Cross functional working groups with Internal Logistics and Production…