Production Engineer – Body (Region 4)

Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Toyota’s Body Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead and manage new model projects from all aspects of Body engineering in Toyota’s North American Body Manufacturing Shops.

Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the Body Production Engineering department's objective to provide new model processes to the manufacturing facilities that meet all targets for Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.

What you'll be doing

You’ll play a key role in bringing new vehicle models to life by leading body production engineering projects from concept through launch. Success in this role means delivering safe, high-quality, and cost-effective manufacturing processes while collaborating across teams and continuously improving how we build.

• Lead end-to-end ownership of body production equipment and processes, ensuring projects stay on track for schedule, budget, weld quality, and dimensional accuracy

• Drive process development by designing manufacturing systems, defining machine specifications, and overseeing equipment procurement and installation
  Conduct safety risk assessments and lead problem-solving efforts to improve process capability and ensure safe, efficient operations

• Guide dimensional quality investigations and support process trials aligned with key project milestones and launch readiness

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Body Manufacturing Pilot, Stamping Production Engineering, and Plant Facilities to align priorities and resolve challenges

• Partner with global and external stakeholders, including equipment vendors and manufacturing sites, to deliver innovative and scalable solutions

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and cost performance across manufacturing operations

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree that provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, or equivalent hands-on plant experience in areas such as Seibi, Pilot, or Maintenance

• Experience where you’ve supported manufacturing or production environments and contributed to process development or equipment-related projects

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering results aligned to safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, or shutdown periods, to support equipment installation and project milestones

• Ability to travel (50% or more) to vendor locations, manufacturing plants, and occasionally internationally to support project execution

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools to support communication, reporting, and collaboration

Added Bonus If You Have

• Hands-on automotive or manufacturing experience that strengthens your ability to troubleshoot and improve production processes

• Project management experience that enables you to lead initiatives with confidence and accountability

• Experience in manufacturing or production engineering environments delivering process or equipment improvements

• Advanced technical modeling capabilities using tools such as CATIA V5, AutoCAD (2D/3D), or similar platforms

• Exposure to global manufacturing collaboration or working with international teams and suppliers

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.

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