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.
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Who we’re looking for.
Toyota’s Battery Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineering Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to plan, manage, and develop the Battery Department activity to complete Production Preparation successfully to meet business targets as well as strengthen Battery PE overall through Hoshin activities and cross-functional activities.
Reporting to General Manager for Battery PE onsite at TBMNC Location, the person in this role will support the Battery department's objective to execute Capital Projects from planning through Start of Production (SOP).
What you’ll be doing
Plan, monitor, and countermeasure projects to conform to budget, schedule, manpower, and other KPI’s.
Participate in development and lead project activities for overall Production Engineering Hoshin objectives; continuous monitor and improve standardization (i.e. shikumi, Operation Procedure Plan, etc.) with Kaizen while emphasizing the Toyota Way.
Project Management & Reporting to External Stakeholders & Executive Staff
Leadership of Department Staff & Resources to Achieve Project Goals & KPI
Create Development Plans for Direct Reports that support skill development & career planning aspirations.
Support the NAMC to pursue continuous improvement and cost competitive activities
Engage and resolve technical and organizational issues including external vendors, suppliers, customers, all while achieving project KPI’s
Mid to long term planning responsibilities that could include investment above $200M Scale.
Will supervise & lead 4-5 manager direct reports and 30+ engineering indirect reports
What you bring
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 10+ years of equivalent professional manufacturing experience
Experience in a management role with responsibility for direct reports for team members, engineers, technicians, machine builders and/or oversea support personnel
Experience in a Toyota Engineering, Maintenance or Quality role with a focus on project planning through start of production
Experience as an overall project lead for major model change or new model launch, including budget control, schedule management, countermeasure activity and collaboration with external departments
TBP completion through Panel
Ability to work weekend, shutdown and holidays as needed, including business travel, both domestic and international, up to 25%
What you may bring
Battery Manufacturing Experience, including process and layout planning and equipment procurement
Experience with On-the-Job Development (OJD) Training and course work
Experience working with shop layout efficiency improvement activities, Material Information Flow Chart (MIFC)
Completion of OSHA 10
Electrical Safe Work Practices (ESWP) training completion
Project Management experience with equipment installation, including detailed schedule creation and completion
Experience completing process validation during project launch through Ryohin Joken (RJ) activity
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)
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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.