OverviewWho we're looking forToyota's Powertrain Design (PDE) team is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated Design Engineer with an interest in Driveline systems to help develop a multitude of torque transferring components.
Within the first two years, the primary responsibilities of this role are to support the design of Driveline components for all vehicle types, including Electrified Powertrains by: Collaborating with stakeholders, such as suppliers, Purchasing, Toyota manufacturing plants, Vehicle Design groups, and Toyota Japan through:
- Simultaneous Engineering with potential suppliers, including visits to their manufacturing plant.
- Issue of Toyota owned drawings and/or supplied parts specifications.
- Working with Supplier and Vehicle Plants to support trials and ensure a smooth product/vehicle launch.
- Working with customer facing groups to ensure no issues for customer vehicles.
- Working with North America Manufacturing Centers and local NA suppliers to improve driveline quality by identifying customer issues, investigating root causes, and implementing counter-measures.
- Support Toyota by investigating how to make the driveline system while maintaining quality.
Reporting to the Driveline Design Manager, the person in this role will support the PDE department's objective to build
"World Class Powertrains in North America"What you'll be doing - Creating validated 3D models, 2D drawings, and supplier spec sheets utilizing the standard design process.
- Leading Design Reviews for your responsible parts to show how your design achieves its function and targets.
- Developing counter-measures to gaps such as cost, mass, durability, strength, and warranty rate based on data and engineering mindset.
- Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as vehicle design, TMC driveline design, Supplier Development teams, purchasing, and assembly plants).
- Managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each Toyota milestone.
- Improving PDE's design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery.
- Benchmarking similar designs to improve our customer experience and cost.
- Training in the Toyota Way.
What you bring - Bachelor of Science (or above) with a Mechanical Engineering or related technical disciplines.
- Must have minimum of 3+ years in automotive design/development (co-op/internships will be considered).
- Detailed knowledge of Transfer Case design, Evaluation, Spec setting, etc.
- Experience utilizing CAD tools and applying GD&T to support product design and manufacturability.
- Experience in the detailed design and release of prototype and production component drawings and supplier spec sheets.
- Knowledge of typical automotive manufacturing methods (i.e. Aluminum and Iron Castings, Forgings, Machining, Thermoplastics, and Rubber Molding).
- Experience with a level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified drivelines.
- Periodically and peak periods you must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
- Current working schedule adheres to the Toyota return to office policy. Onsite presence Monday - Thursday, and the option for remote Friday.
Added bonus if you have- Hands-on experience with driveline/powertrain assemblies.
- Detailed knowledge Propeller Shafts, Driveshafts, and Differentials.
- Experience with Catia, FEA, Vehicle NVH, and Vehicle Simulations.
- Working knowledge of Design Review by Failure Mode (DRBFM.)
- A working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles.
- Team-oriented thinking and a "can-do" attitude.
- Toyota TBP panel - Pass.
What we'll bringDuring your interview process, our team will provide you with 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)
