Engineer II - PE (Bodyweld)

Overview Who we are Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As 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. Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits' [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future.

You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future. Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Region 2 Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineer to support Body Weld (BOGI) equipment, process, and new model project execution. The primary responsibility of this role is to support project planning and implementation for new model and capital projects within Body Weld.

This includes early project planning, impact analysis, layout studies, equipment specification, procurement, installation, safety risk assessments, process trials, part quality confirmation, and production readiness. Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support Production Engineering’s objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities that meet targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.

This role will focus on Body Weld systems including process equipment, material handling, conveyors, automation, joining equipment, quality confirmation equipment, and related manufacturing technologies. What you’ll be doing Project Planning and New Model Impact Analysis   Lead early project planning and impact analysis for Body Weld new model and capital projects Evaluate new model change points and determine impact to Body Weld equipment, layout, process flow, part handling, automation, safety, and quality confirmation Review model changes against existing shop capability and identify technical change requirements Support feasibility studies, investment planning, project justification, technology feasibility, and ROI evaluation   Layout, Process, and Shop Optimization   Perform layout studies focused on part count, part placement, process count, equipment access, operator access, flexibility, technology, and shop optimization Support overall Body Weld layout optimization with focus on flexibility, technology, process capability, safety, and manufacturability Identify opportunities to improve Body Weld competitiveness through equipment, process, layout, and technology improvements Work with Production, Maintenance, Safety, Quality, Logistics, Facilities, and other stakeholders to confirm practical implementation requirements   Equipment Development, Procurement, and Installation   Lead Body Weld equipment projects from concept through launch, including new model projects, capital projects, refurbishment projects, and plant competitiveness projects Develop equipment scopes, technical specifications, buyoff plans, installation plans, project schedules, budgets, and quality confirmation plans Support equipment design reviews, supplier coordination, fabrication follow-up, installation, debug, runoff, process trials, and final acceptance Coordinate equipment procurement and installation activities with Toyota internal groups and external suppliers Support shutdown, weekend, holiday, and non-production installation work as required   Body Weld BOGI Process Ownership Take ownership of assigned Body Weld process areas from plan