Engineer - Supply Chain

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  

This position is located at Toyota Headquarters in Plano, TX

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Material Quality Chemicals is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Anti-Corrosion Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to (1) ensure highest quality chemical raw materials (pretreatment, electro-coat, sealers, and adhesives) are utilized in our NAP vehicles; (2) and ensure quality assurance activities for anti-corrosion materials and manufacturing processes used in the production of NA Toyota/Lexus vehicles.  You will accomplish this through collaboration with your counterparts in Production Engineering, Material Design, and NAMC Quality Engineering, among others.

Reporting to the Anti-Corrosion Manager, the person in this role will support the Material Quality Chemicals objective to ensure highest quality chemical materials are utilized in our NA vehicles and to prevent & quickly resolve quality concerns.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and/or support new material introduction activities including trials and inspection standard development.
• Conduct internal audit activities at NAMCs to confirm quality requirements are being met.
• Conduct on-site audits at suppliers in order to identify gaps in their readiness for mass production.
• Lead/support supplier development activities, initiatives, and new supplier evaluation.
• Lead/support quality assurance activities for anti-corrosion for pre-production and mass production (includes supplier process audits and part evaluations).
• Provide technical support and expertise to related stakeholders (NAMCs, PE, PUR, etc).
• Lead problem solving activities for chemical raw material related to quality opportunities and anti-corrosion quality assurance concerns.
• Lead root cause analysis for chemical and/or anti-corrosion related field issues.
• Ability to travel up to 25% both domestic and international

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science
• At least 3 years of experience within Toyota (experience can include team member and/or contingent worker experience)
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience with chemical raw materials and/or quality assurance activities
• Manufacturing quality problem solving experience including usage of the 7 QC tools
• Manufacturing process for raw materials and/or quality system audit experience
• Cross-functional team or group leadership and collaboration experience

Added bonus if you have

• Masters degree (or higher) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience with anti-corrosion materials or processes
• Manufacturing or Engineering experience with any of the following chemical materials: pretreatment, electro-coat, sealers, adhesives
• Practical, hands-on experience testing materials and/or parts in a laboratory setting.
• Full TIS evaluation experience per anti-corrosion quality requirements
• Experience with anti-corrosion investigation (PDCA approach)
• Led Kaizen initiatives to streamline anti-corrosion investigation process
• Experience with data analytics, data automation, and data visualization (example: experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform – PowerBI, Power Automate, etc)
• Experience with chemical materials or technology related to battery EV/HV

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.