Quality Senior Engineer

Overview

Who we are

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, TN, ‘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 Battery Manufacturing North Carolina’s (TBMNC) Quality Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Quality Senior Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure all processes are managed/operating within the set process control requirements, completing detailed analysis of any cells/modules that fallout of the control limits.

Reporting to the Process Quality Manager, the person in this role will support the quality control department's objective to support the manufacturing team in producing the highest quality product to exceed our customer’s expectations.

What you’ll be doing

• Support the creation and execution of quality hoshin to support the achievement of company KPIs.

• Support/Set strategic direction to ensure our in-house process meets all design/process control specifications.

• Lead a team of engineers/technicians to audit/improve in-house processes.

• Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to strengthen quality systems.

• Complete detailed root causes and lead the implementation of countermeasures for any product that falls outside the normal product distribution.

• Ensure quality management system requirements are being met.

• Collaborate closely with other groups to promote a strong kaizen culture to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or a similar technical field or 10+ years of automotive engineering experience.

• Experience of 5+ years in manufacturing quality support for assembly, machining, paint, body weld, or stamping.

• Experience creating and implementing quality processes in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with detailed schedule creation and utilization for capital projects greater than $250K.

• Experience planning and implementing mass production quality support for production lines greater than 9K capacity per month.

• AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret, and modify 2D drawings.

• Ability to support weekends, off shifts, and holidays as needed.

• Ability to work the two shutdown times of the year in July and December.

• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international, short and long term. Short-term travel to PEMC, TBMNC, Japan, Local Vendors, etc. could be up to 75% until site location and machine installation begins at TBMNC. Upon site location the normal travel both domestic and international will be up to 30%.

• Ability for business travel to other North American sites to support future projects.

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering/Technology.

• Production Engineering experience in Assembly, Machining, Paint, Welding, and Stamping.

• Experience and/or exposure to the battery manufacturing process.

• TBP completion through Panel.

• Supplied materials quality control experience.

• Cross-functional work experience (Quality, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance).

• Cross-functional collaboration (UTC, SOAR, etc.).

• 3 Pillar management/execution experience.

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.