**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. **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 grow and challenge what’s possible with us. **Who we’re looking for** Toyota’s Battery Production Engineering department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineer to work in the implementation team. This position's main responsibility is production preparation and new model launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment. This position will be located at Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC) in Liberty, North Carolina, and report to an Engineering Manager for EV Cell Manufacturing. **What you’ll be doing** + In alignment with the master plan of each line, develop an installation & trials schedule for your shop that includes all critical milestones i.e vendor buy off, shipping, commissioning, production/maintenance training & confirmation trials + Prepare and present bid pack for equipment install to general contractors. Review bids and award work considering factors like cost, manpower, skill and commitment to meet schedule + Lead construction / battery equipment installation including schedule development, contractors and vendor coordination, safety audits and address day to day challenges + Provide frequent updates regarding the status of the project to senior management including executive level update on overall project status, safety, schedule and critical activities in daily status check meeting + Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure all aspects of the project are planned and executed in a safe and timely manner. Engage Production, Quality and Maintenance teams to get their perspective on relevant issues and develop one voice with all stakeholders + Mentor co-ops and engineers to help them grow both technically and individually. Challenge them to apply their skills in solving complex problems related to the project + Develop reflections document from events that caused delays in project, safety hazards etc and share with cross functional teams to learn and improve collectively as a team **What you bring** + Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 10+ years of equivalent experience in manufacturing + 5+ years of experience in Production Preparation or Manufacturing and experience in execution of capital projects, preferably from initial planning to start of production + 5+ years of experience in creating and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment. This includes takt time study, line balancing and cycle time reduction + 3+ years of experience in managing large capital projects over $10M, including creating and maintaining schedules, as well as tracking milestones from project creation to completion + Have you used any 2D CAD software to design and review machine/structural drawings + Ability for business travel, both domestic and international, up to 25% + Ability to work weekend and shutdown work (such as July and December holidays) as needed **Added bonus if you have** + TBP (Toyota Business Practices) completed through panel + Advanced degree, such as MS in Engineering or an MBA or 10+ years of Automotive Experience + Experience in Quality with ability to find root cause of chronic problems + Experience in the manufacturing of battery cells or in a chemical facility + Toyota Production Engineering experience + AutoCAD, or similar 2D drafting software experience + 2+ years of programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience in reading and editing logic, including the ability to investigate and troubleshoot **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 + Vehicle purchase & lease programs + 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, child care, schools and more + Flexible spending accounts + Relocation assistance (if applicable) \#ProductionEngineering **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.