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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 Body Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Engineer. We are looking for a leader with a Customer First mindset and who can build strong collaborative relationships with our customers. A member who can bring multiple stakeholders who have different priorities together to solve complex problems. Someone who is proactive and uses Genchi Genbutsu to find the root cause and best solution quickly and who learns, grows, and shares that knowledge with the team through standardization. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and manage new model projects from all aspects of Body engineering in Toyota’s North American Body Manufacturing Shops. Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the Body Production Engineering department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities which meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost. What you’ll be doing Lead process development through design, machine specification, equipment procurement, installation, safety risk assessments, dimensional accuracy investigations and process trials based on project milestones and events. Manage work to achieve project KPI’s Execute onsite equipment modifications during non-production time (weekends, holidays, etc.) Participate in team kaizen and organizational improvement activities Interact with outside groups (Body Manufacturing Pilot, Stamping PE, Plant Facilities, etc.) to divide responsibilities and resolve conflicts. What you bring Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering or an associate degree in a Technical Field with 5+ years of equivalent professional experience in Body new model development 1+ years of Automotive Experience Ability to work weekends, holiday periods, shutdown periods and across multiple shifts to support tooling modifications, installation projects, and project urgencies. Ability to work overtime up to 30%. Ability to travel up to 30% to support work at machine vendors, Toyota locations in North America (US, Canada, Mexico), other manufacturing locations and Japan. Added bonus if you have TMNA (Toyota Motor North America) Body Production Engineering experience NAMC (North American Manufacturing Company) Body Production Engineering experience Automotive manufacturing experience outside of Toyota CAROTT 3 experience AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings Direct working experience in a Toyota PE position outside of Body PE 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: 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) Belonging at Toyota Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all 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. 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, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com. At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality. Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place. Career Possibilities: Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.