Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of engineering experience.
3-5 years in production preparation of battery, electronics, or chemical manufacturing equipment.
Experience in creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles.
3-5 years leading capital projects with schedule and budget management.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, or Creo for interpreting technical drawings (preferred).
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
Availability for weekend work and shutdowns in July and December.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement, validation, installation, and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
Create and maintain detailed schedules and budgets for assigned projects.
Develop battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications based on industry standards.
Apply engineering knowledge to create design criteria and feedback for systems.
Produce clear documentation and drawings for stakeholders regarding project scope and progress.
Collaborate across various teams and locations to drive project success.
Plan and monitor equipment installation, addressing field issues with construction teams.
Promote a safety-first culture by adhering to safety protocols and correcting unsafe conditions.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge EV battery technology.
Collaborative work environment across international teams.
Focus on continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
Engagement in a safety-first culture with a commitment to zero incidents.
Potential for professional growth and development in a leading automotive company.
Full Job Description
Leading the procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
Creating and maintaining detailed schedules and budgetary control for assigned area
Creating battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications incorporating knowledge of Toyota Production System, Toyota and industry standards, and continuous improvement.
Applying knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and civil design and applicable standards to create engineering criteria and design feedback pertaining to appropriate sizing, routing, materials selection, component selection, installation, and other design choices relating to such systems.
Creating explanatory documents and drawings for clear understanding of job scope, execution plan, progress, top issues, and option analysis by all stakeholders including machine vendors, general contractors, service providers, owner groups, and all levels of management.
Collaborating across functional, company, and international boundaries to drive progress and achieve project goals.
Planning and monitoring installation of battery manufacturing equipment, identifying field issues, and working closely with construction coordinators and machine builders to countermeasure.
Contributing to the "zero incidents is possible" safety culture by exemplifying safe work behaviors, complying with Toyota construction safety requirements, and correcting unsafe conditions without fail.
Demonstrating quality-first leadership through planning and coordination of pre-production and mass production trials at machine vendors and at the installation site.
Requirements: What you bring
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5+ years of equivalent work experience in an engineering role
Experience with production preparation of Battery, Electronics or Chemical manufacturing equipment, including procurement, validation, installation, pre-production trials and launch (3 years Required, 5 years Preferred
Experience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles preferred
Experience leading capital projects, including creating and maintaining detailed schedules, budgetary control, and KPI-based progress reporting (3 years Required, 5 years Preferred)
Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo or similar, including the ability to read and interpret and modify 2D and 3D technical drawings - Preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate or above)
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (intermediate or above)
Ability to travel for business, both domestic and international, up to 25%
Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December
Added bonus if you have
Advanced Engineering degree, higher than Bachelor's
Toyota Production Engineering experience, NAMC and/or TMNA
Experience directing structured trials of manufacturing equipment to assess and achieve compliance with design, performance, and product quality criteria
Experience with battery manufacturing, such as electrochemistry, slot die coating, roll-to-roll processing, laser cutting equipment, vision inspection systems
Experience with industrial controls and/or industrial networks, PLC logic programming, Mitsubishi and/or Omron PLCs, MES systems, including experience investigating and troubleshooting issues
