Product Engineer

About the position

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values 'respect for people' and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment - Toyota Manufacturing has it all. The primary responsibility of this role is to plan, develop, and support the product engineering department to ensure product quality and safety, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation to meet customer/market demands.

Responsibilities

• Support collaboration between design and manufacturing teams to ensure battery cell, module, and pack designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
• Assist in product investigations and troubleshooting when manufacturing processes do not meet design requirements.
• Participate in root cause analysis and help implement corrective actions for product issues.
• Support testing and validation efforts to verify product performance and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives based on manufacturing feedback and product data.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, quality, supply chain, and vehicle engineering.
• Document engineering activities and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in product engineering or related field, preferably in battery manufacturing or automotive components.
• Understanding of battery technologies, including cell, module, and pack design principles.
• Experience in design support and product troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of root cause analysis tools and methodologies (TBP, FTA, etc.).
• Design evaluation experience (DRBFM, DFMEA, etc.).
• Process evaluation experience (QAN, PFMEA, etc.).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, data analysis software).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electric vehicle battery systems and related standards.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process engineering and quality systems (e.g., ISO/TS 16949).
• Exposure to battery testing protocols and validation methods.
• Knowledge of project management and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Battery product development / manufacturing experience.
• Cross-functional work experience (Quality, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance).

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.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• 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.
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA).
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).