Toyota Material Handling is seeking a qualified candidate to join our team in Production Engineering. This position will be responsible for improving and maintaining systems as they relate to manufacturing needs and customer requirements.

Job Description:

Production Engineering functions including new process preparation, introduction of new technology into manufacturing, and continually improving safety, quality, and productivity. This person must be results-oriented and process focused with an approach that is responsive and aligned with company strategies.

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead investigation of new equipment to increase productivity through technology advancement. You will be the project leader in planning, procuring, integrating and installation of production equipment into the Assembly areas.
• Drive Technical improvements including: the implementation of automatic guided vehicles, selection and implementation of controlled torque tools, and projects including automated conveyors and fail-safe devices which automatically stop production when defects occur.
• Proactively identify continuous improvement activities within manufacturing to help our Associates work safely while increasing the quality of our products.
• Engage with stakeholders throughout manufacturing to increase the productivity of operations to deliver Toyota’s customer the best value.
• Support organizational initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our operations while supporting the community within which we live.
• Support manufacturing to investigate and eliminate downtime within the assigned area.
• Develop a vision and path forward for the area you support which will allow new technology and automation to increase productivity and capacity to meet future sales forecasts.
• Facilitate lean manufacturing practices within the Toyota Production System to improve material flow and inventory levels to reduce lead-time and improve safety.
• Strive to become the technical expert for the assigned support area, and proactively identify and improve issues before problems occur.
• Interact with equipment suppliers and other vendors maintain project timelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical/Materials/Chemical)
• Associates degree in a technical field with proven, applicable experience

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization to advance your goals.
• Flexible work ethic to meet varying workload demands of the position.
• Experience with industrial assembly processes and methods:

• Controlled tightening tools
• Automated conveyors and fail-safe devices
• New process development
• Product safeguarding through robust poka-yoke implementation
• Automated guided vehicles

• 3-5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to design fixtures and tooling using Solidworks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or Catia
• Strong technical experience with troubleshooting capability and willingness to work hands-on.
• Strong work ethic, intrinsically motivated, ability to organize work and execute concurrent projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and process improvement.
• Ability to convey complex information in an understandable format.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

 What You’ll Get in Return:
Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Generous Salary + Bonus Program
• Low cost Medical with FREE Dental and FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE on-site medical center
• On-site Pharmacy
• FREE on-site gym membership
• Wellness program (offers premium discounts for the medical plan)
• 401k matching
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allotment
• Between 13-14 paid holidays
• New Parent Leave

 Affirmative Action Responsibility:

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.