Production Engineer

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a Production Engineer

The Role:

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Production Engineer who brings decisiveness, strong decision-making, and expertise to the table. In this role, you'll support Production Engineering functions including new process preparation, introduction of new technology into manufacturing, and continually improving safety, quality, and productivity. At Toyota Material Handling, we value innovative and creative ideas. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to go above and beyond, you will feel right at home.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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 worksafelywhile increasing thequalityof 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.

What We're Looking For:

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

What Sets You Apart:

• 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.

Where and When You'll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office-ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary-$75,000 - $105,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of "respect for people" and "continuous improvement". With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

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