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.
Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Manufacturing Parts Operations is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Packaging Design Engineer.
The primary responsibility of this role is to work with unit and vehicle design to minimize cost impact of part shape changes, manage the development of Tier 1 packaging from vehicle project inception through launch, and support any design concerns or kaizen opportunities after launch.
Reporting to the Packaging Design Manager, the person in this role will support the Manufacturing Parts Operations objective to design packaging to safely deliver parts while maintaining part quality at the lowest cost and environmental impact.
What you’ll be doing
Work closely with unit and vehicle design team to minimize cost impact of part design changes
New packaging design, development and approval
Individual KPI management in the way of safety, quality & cost reduction
Develop and manage a master schedule to ensure packaging is available to support unit and vehicle launch
Work with stakeholders in unit and vehicle plants to ensure packaging design is integrated into production and logistics plans
Work with supply chain stakeholders, including PE, suppliers, conveyance teams, and packaging fabricators to design optimal Tier 1 and finished goods packaging that integrates seamlessly with automation
Support ad hoc packaging studies to assist other groups in decision making
Manage model change budget and gain approval for packaging expenditures
Integrate capable local packaging vendors that can meet specific automation tolerance requirements.
What you bring
Engineering degree in Packaging, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Experience developing and following operating procedures and measuring results utilizing KPIs
Strong knowledge of the packaging development processes and how it integrates into the NAMC
Experience in effectively communicating to all levels of the organization, both at TMNA and NAMCs
Experience in reading and understanding engineering drawings
High level proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software
Daily overtime 15%-25% with increased amount during model change activities
Willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Added bonus if you have
Experience integrating packaging with automation
Toyota production system (TPS) experience and understanding
Budget management experience
Supply chain experience
CAD/CATIA data manipulation experience
Packaging design experience
Completion of TBP & JKK
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
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