Production Engineer

Job Title

Production Engineer

Location

TMH - Columbus IN

Job Description

Toyota Material Handling

Big Name Big Opportunities Life is Better at Toyota

Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture .

Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years.

We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger.

We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.

Toyota Material Handling's manufacturing facility includes processes for sheet metal cutting and fabrication, steel saw cutting, CNC machining, press brake and hydraulic press forming, manual and robotic MIG welding, resistance welding, powder coating, painting, assembly, and inspection.

About the Job :

The Production Engineer is a technically minded, entrepreneurial professional who will support Production Engineering functions including new process preparation, introduction of new technology into manufacturing, and continually improving safety, quality, and productivity.

This person must be results-oriented and process focused with an approach that is responsive and aligned with company strategies.

What You’ll Be Doing :

In this role, you will perform functions including :

• 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 work safely while increasing the quality of 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 You’ll Need for Success :

• 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 toolsAutomated conveyors and fail-safe devicesNew process developmentProduct safeguarding through robust poka-yoke implementationAutomated 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.

What You’ll Get in Return :

Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes :

• Generous Salary + Bonus Program
• Low cost Medical with FREE Dental and FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE on-site medical center
• On-site Pharmacy
• FREE on-site gym membership
• 401k matching
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allotment
• Between 13-14 paid holidays
• New Parent Leave

Affirmative Action Responsibility :

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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FLSA

Exempt