Engineer - Paint

Overview

We are Toyota’s Paint Department, part of TMNA Production Engineering, focused on creating high‑quality vehicle paint solutions. We value collaboration, respect, and innovation. This role is dedicated to the effective management of capital projects and new model introductions to support smooth daily operations.

• Manage area project planning, implementation, and follow‑up to achieve KPIs and critical milestones.
• Create project schedules and budgets for new and modified processes.
• Support new model introductions, including equipment modifications and process jigs.
• Create scope of work and define roles/responsibilities within the project.
• Review and/or design mechanical, structural, electrical, controls, and P&.
• Oversee planned construction and commissioning work during non‑production time to ensure equipment readiness for production start.
• Review site safety management plans for construction jobs.
• Lead process development through design, machine specification, equipment procurement, installation, safety risk assessments, and process trials based on project milestones.
• Execute onsite equipment modifications during non‑production time (weekends, holidays, etc.).
• Participate in team Kaizen and organizational improvement activities.
• Interact with inside and outside groups to divide responsibilities and resolve conflicts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years).
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience reviewing and redlining AutoCAD and/or similar modeling software.
• Working knowledge of U.S. construction and safety codes/laws.
• 2+ years of experience coordinating equipment installations and/or writing equipment specifications.
• 3+ years of experience reviewing mechanical, structural, P&, and/or electrical drawings.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably paint or coating application.
• 1.5 years of experience in machine risk assessment, machine safeguarding, or Control of Hazardous Energy (CoHE).
• 2+ years in equipment buy‑off or Kanban processes.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and shutdowns (overtime up to 25%).
• Ability to travel to other North American Manufacturing Centers as needed (up to 20%).
• Additional experience desirable: paint shop process, fluid distribution systems, conveyor systems, PLC or other machine control systems, modification of existing process equipment, and working with production and maintenance teams.

• Team‑based work environment with flexibility and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs, including tuition reimbursement.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for you and your family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual retirement contribution.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

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.

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