Engineer - Battery

Toyota North America • Georgetown, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Battery Production Engineering department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer to work in the planning team. This position's main responsibility is advanced planning for production preparation and new model launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment. This position will be located at Toyota’s Production Engineering Manufacturing Center (PEMC) in Georgetown, Kentucky, and report to an Engineering Manager in Battery Manufacturing Engineering - Planning. What you’ll be doing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of equivalent manufacturing experience
• Experience in production preparation of manufacturing and experience in execution of capital projects, preferably from initial planning to start of production
• AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings
• Experience in production preparation of manufacturing for capital projects, including schedule creation and KPI tracking from initial planning to start of production
• Experience in creating and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment, such as standardized work, job safety analysis or similar
• Budget management experience for capital projects greater than $250K
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and shutdown periods, including business travel, both domestic and international, up to 25%

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or equivalent
• Experience with laser welding
• Experience and/or exposure to battery manufacturing process
• Equipment installation and validation experience
• Experience with chemical processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Developing process plans for battery production lines within the Battery Manufacturing Engineering department with direct support from Manager
• Leading the cost planning, budget creation, machine specification, procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of battery production lines
• Creating and maintaining detailed schedule and budget for assigned area
• Participate in cross functional working groups across the local facility and corporate departments to achieve project goals
• Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department
• Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure all aspects of the project are planned and executed in a safe and timely manner.
• Engage Production, Quality and Maintenance teams to get their perspective on relevant issues and develop one voice with all stakeholders
• Develop reflections document from events that caused delays in project, safety hazards etc. and share with cross functional teams to learn and improve collectively as a team
• Incorporate reflections from prior projects phases into the future project planning cycles
• Participate in benchmarking activities both within Toyota and related industries

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level