Overview

Who we are

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Plastics Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Plastics Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure vehicle and process integrity through systems development and process management within the Plastics department.

The person in this role will support the Plastics Department's objective to lead chronic problem resolution and support quality improvement. The Engineer will also work with Production Group Leaders and Managers to lead process cost reductions, productivity improvements, and safety initiatives.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop project proposals, strategies, operating plans and Ringi's (Bottom Up support and agreement for a decision or idea)
• Lead quality process, material, cost, productivity, safety, environmental and equipment improvement initiatives
• Support production-initiated kaizen to ensure no negative KPI impact
• Investigate perceived process and/or equipment problems utilizing careful and systematic analysis
• Lead new material introductions to ensure no negative KPI (Key Performance Indicators) impact
• Lead equipment and refurbishment projects and/or process changes
• Report out identified problem, root cause, possible countermeasures and recommended solutions to management
• Provide daily process support
• Propose best solution based on cost time feasibility impact to production and KPI targets
• Coordinate cross-department investigations
• Ensure vehicle and process integrity
• Lead and support change management
• Question and investigate daily inquiries from production and/or maintenance

What you bring

• Experience managing KPI (Key Performance Indicators) for Manufacturing or process improvement projects, including safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and cost
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical degree
• Experience in problem-solving with equipment, processes, production, and materials and developing countermeasures
• Experience with Injection Molding and/or Instrument Panel technologies
• Functional project management experience for new equipment and materials within a manufacturing environment

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with PLC Programming, including Ladder Logic, Allen Bradley, Toyopuc or similar software
• Design experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar CAD software including the ability to read, interpret and modify both 2D and 3D drawings
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or Chemical Engineering
• Experience teaching robots in production processes and mechanical movement

What we’ll bring

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:

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Flexible work options based on business needs.
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.

Have a question or need assistance with your application? Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to [email protected].