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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Battery Production Engineering (PE) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineering Manager.

This position is located at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) and reports to a TMNA Battery PE Senior Engineering Manager.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead a Production Engineering capital project team responsible for specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and pre-production trials of battery manufacturing equipment for a specific operation area, i.e. electrode, cell assembly, electrolyte fill, formation or module.

• Take accountability for achieving project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria pertaining to safety, quality, sustainability, schedule, budget and compliance.

• Develop and deliver equipment that is ever-more simple, easy-to-use and trouble-free.

• Empower team members with challenging assignments and opportunities to grow.

• Model the Toyota Way and coach problem solving using Toyota Business Practice.

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to promote collaboration and alignment.

• Continuously improve business processes and procedures.

​What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or similar technical degree

• Experience performing specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and/or pre-production trials of manufacturing equipment for production of 50,000+ units per year or 1,000,000 pounds of chemical per year

• Experience managing complex new model launch or capital projects including schedule control, budget discipline and cross-functional coordination

• Experience in a lead role for a job site during construction and/or retrofit of industrial machinery, including construction safety incident prevention

• Experience preparing and presenting professional technical reports to an executive audience

• Ability to work off-shift, weekend and shutdown work as needed, including business travel, both domestic and international, up to 25%

• Experience practicing Toyota Production System or equivalent lean manufacturing

• Experience in a management role with responsibility for direct reports or as a Toyota sub-lead role

Added Bonus if you have

• Advanced degree or professional certification in a relevant field

• Experience in the development, specification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and/or operation in at least two of the following processes specifically intended for the manufacture of batteries for electrified vehicle drivetrains

  • Slurry mixing

  • Coating/drying

  • Solvent recovery

  • Calendering

  • Slitting/notching

  • Winding or web management

  • Laser and/or ultrasonic welding

  • Vacuum drying

  • Electrolyte injection

  • Formation/aging

• Experience in the research and development of battery cells for electrified vehicle drivetrains

• Experience in a role applying the following skills relevant to the design and/or manufacture of battery cells.

  • Materials science, electrochemistry, or chemistry

  • Battery cell teardown and characterization

  • Integrated problem-solving using data from machine sensors, quality control software, and diagnostic tools

  • Process hazard analysis, failure prevention, and environmental health and safety

• Experience with On-the-Job Development (OJD) Training and course work (Toyota Team Members Only)

• Experience with process improvement tools/activities such as Material Information Flow Chart (MIFC) or Jishuken (Toyota Team Members Only)

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

• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

• 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 diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.