Packaging Engineer

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. 

Who we’re looking for 

Toyota’s Production Control Department is looking for a passionate, highly motivated, enthusiastic and initiative-taking Packaging Engineer.

Reporting to the Manager, PC Packaging, the person in this role will support the Production Control department's objective to provide safe and efficient packaging that minimizes cost and meets manufacturing requirements.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Daily communication with Manufacturing and Production Control members to resolve issues and continuous packaging design and process optimization

• Individual KPI management in the way of quality, scrap, expendable, cost and model launch packaging development based on Hoshin requirements

• Identify areas of improvement on current packaging designs and take lead role on packaging change implementation

• New packaging design, development and approval

• Resolve daily operational packaging issues by communicating with suppliers and implementing/coordinating short- and long-term countermeasures effectively

• Ensure other members of the team are meeting the KPIs for individual responsible areas (ex. new model project lead)

• Manage annual new model project budgets

• Work with all levels in each shop within the organization

• Gain a deep understanding of TPS (Toyota production System) by interacting with numerous TMMK groups to resolve packaging issues: Quality, Parts Ordering, Cost Management, Logistics, Production Planning, Lineside Team Members, Conveyance, and other key groups within TMMK

What you bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in fields such as Packaging, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems Engineering OR 3+ years of engineering experience

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

• High level proficiency in use of Microsoft Excel

• Strong project management skills

• Process management experience with cross-departmental impact. Must be able to develop and follow operating procedures and measure results utilizing process control standards and KPI’s

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end Production Control and Supply Chain flow and function

• Ability to represent the department by effectively and independently communicating (via presentations and written communications) to all levels of the organization

• Experience and basic understanding of Toyota Way principles of problem-solving (Including Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Hoshin, On the Job Development (OJD), Just-in-Time (JIT))

• KPI Management/Visualization experience

• Ability to work daily overtime 15% - 25% with increased potential during model change activities

• Ability to conduct physical duty requirements (lifting, squatting, bending, etc.; within Toyota ergo standards)

• Ability to walk 25% or more during daily work (production Genchi Genbutsu)

• Ability to travel up to 10%

Added bonus if you have:  

• Packaging Engineering experience

• Active fork truck license

• Experience in data analysis and visualization

• Experience in Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)

• Experience in creating and/or manipulating tables and queries in Microsoft Access

• Functional project management skills in a large-scale manufacturing environment

• Developing project strategies, problem-solving and countermeasures

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)

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.

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