Overview

Who we are

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."

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s newest manufacturing facility in Liberty, North Carolina is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Battery Engineering Manager.

Prior to starting battery production, the primary responsibility of this person is to lead the establishment of the Engineering Team. This includes hiring a team, creating, and implementing technical training, and launching the framework & systems, which will be used within the engineering department.

After starting battery production, this person will lead the engineering team to complete budget planning, provide engineering solutions to improve manufacturing KPIs and manage process changes. Primarily, this person will instill a culture of continuous improvement – creating a collaborative team that takes pride in providing engineering services.

This position reports to the Manufacturing Senior Manager and works in partnership with production, maintenance, quality, and other departments.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead hiring and establishing the engineering team. This includes recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding.

• Members of the engineering team will work in Japan for several months. The Engineering Manager will be responsible to ensure the team is prepared for success with this great learning experience. The Engineering Manager will travel to Japan to oversee their success.

• The Engineering Manager is expected to be knowledgeable and learn quickly about the process and product and provide technical expertise and direction to the team when needed. The Engineering Manager will spend considerable time on the production floor with the equipment & people, developing each team member’s technical capability and problem-solving methodology.

• The Engineering Manager is expected to have a strong focus on people development - providing leadership coaching and mentorship to all team members.

• A key responsibility includes establishing and managing budget planning and successful project execution.

• After starting production, the Engineering Manager will meet engineering-related KPIs by driving action through proactive problem-solving, visualizing group status, and providing measurable & continual improvement.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, or process industries.

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including coaching a team to solve problems and continually improve.

• Experience with production operations and equipment (example: electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, robotics, safety protocols, etc.).

• Successful examples of process improvement and kaizen.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, if not less.

What you may bring

• Experience with new equipment technology related to a start-up, major or new model change, or product launch.

• Knowledge of battery; cell/module; or similar experience in a highly automated production environment.

• Skills related to industrial process engineering (example: Controls – program design and user interface work; IoT - process monitoring, data collection and storage, analytics).

• Knowledge or experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles (quickly able to utilize fundamental Toyota skills like: 4S, FMDS, A3, TBP, Visualization, etc.).

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.

• Flexible work options based on business needs.

• 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 diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.