Engineer - Battery

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Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like  one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow.

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Toyota’s Production Engineering Battery department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineer to work in the Battery group. The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare, coordinate battery manufacturing equipment to support new model launches. This position will be located at TBMNC in Liberty, NC and report to the Engineering Manager for Battery. The person in this role will support the Battery department's objective to execute Capital Projects from planning thru Start of Production (SOP).

• Construction / Equipment installations to include planning and management of general contractors
• Leading the cost planning, budget creation, machine specification, procurement, validation, utility planning/verification, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of battery production lines
• Developing process plans for battery production lines within the battery department with direct support from Manager
• Directly supporting other engineers or technicians through mentorship
• Creating and maintaining detailed schedule and budget for assigned area
• Participate in cross functional working groups across the local facility and corporate departments to achieve project goals
• Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department
• Learn intricate details about your assigned machine(s) and use this skill to successfully lead mass production trials. Further, train production and maintenance members to run day to day operations

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of equivalent manufacturing experience (Toyota co-op experience included)
• Experience in troubleshooting lasers, robotics and high automation equipment
• Experience in production preparation of manufacturing and experience in execution of capital projects, preferably from initial planning to start of production
• AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings
• Experience in creating and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment, such as standardized work, job safety analysis or similar
• Budget management experience for capital projects greater than $250K
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and shutdown periods, including business travel, both domestic and international, annually up to 25% overtime on average

• Advanced Engineering Degree, above a bachelor’s
• Experience with laser welding
• Experience and/or exposure to battery manufacturing process
• Equipment installation and validation experience
• Experience with highly automated equipment with sensors, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems in a manufacturing environment

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, child care, schools and more

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