Body Production Engineer

Overview

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.

with us.

Employment‑based visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support for immigration sponsorship. You should not apply if you will require such support.

Toyota’s Body Production Engineering Department seeks a passionate and highly‑motivated Body Production Engineer to lead and manage new‑model projects in Toyota’s North American Body Manufacturing Shops.

The primary responsibility is to lead and manage new‑model projects from all aspects of body engineering in Toyota’s North American Body Manufacturing Shops, supporting the department’s objective to provide new‑model processes that meet all safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets.

• Lead process development through design, machine specification, equipment procurement, installation, safety risk assessments, dimensional accuracy investigations, and process trials based on project milestones and events.
• Manage work to achieve project KPI’s.
• Execute onsite equipment modifications during non‑production time (weekends, holidays, etc.).
• Participate in team kaizen and organizational improvement activities.
• Interact with outside groups (Body Manufacturing Pilot, Stamping PE, Plant Facilities, etc.) to divide responsibilities and resolve conflicts.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering – or – Associate’s degree in a technical field with 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in body new‑model development.
• 1+ years of automotive experience.
• Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, shutdown periods and across multiple shifts to support tooling modifications, installation projects, and project urgencies.
• Ability to work overtime up to 50%.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to support work at machine vendors, Toyota locations in North America (US, Canada, Mexico), other manufacturing locations and Japan.
• Added bonus if you have TMNA Body PE Experience, NAMC Body PE Experience, automotive manufacturing experience outside of Toyota, CAROTT 3 experience, AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings.
• Direct working experience in a Toyota PE position outside of Body PE.

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of your contribution.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount and Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Professional growth and development programs and tuition reimbursement.

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.