Engineer I - Production Engineering (Assembly) (Automotive Manufacturing)

Location: Georgetown, Kentucky, United States. Requires travel up to 20% to North American Manufacturing Centers, Japan, and equipment makers. May require up to 30% overtime, including some weekends and holidays.

Company

Toyota develops automotive and mobility solutions, with a focus on high-quality manufacturing and innovation.

What you will do

• Plan upcoming model changes with Plant Model Change and Final Assembly teams.
• Evaluate model-change impacts on assembly processes and define technical equipment change requirements.
• Develop new production engineering technologies and vendor relationships.
• Lead assembly equipment projects from concept through launch across North American Manufacturing Centers.
• Collaborate with Final Assembly Engineering, pilot teams, logistics, maintenance, internal logistics engineering, PEPD, and external groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience or three co-op rotations in automotive production engineering.
• Experience in automotive production engineering and vehicle model changes.
• Experience creating equipment technical specifications for vendor execution.
• Must have the right to work in the United States without current or future Toyota visa or work authorization sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience with project planning, schedules, and key milestone dates.
• Experience improving safety conditions in team member processes.
• Completion of a TBP Panel.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-oriented, flexible, and respectful work environment.
• Professional growth, career development programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching and an annual retirement contribution, if applicable.
• Vehicle purchase discount and lease vehicle program, if applicable.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.