Prototype Technician

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 Prototype Development Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Prototype Technician.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support planning and preparation for Prototype Assembly builds, lead a team of approximately 5 NAMC T/M's during large CV builds and participate in vehicle assembly during small retrofit builds. Support in Evaluation processes for RQA, serviceability and water leak as needed.

Reporting to the Prototype Development Assembly Supervisor, the person in this role will support the Prototype Development department's objective to build prototype evaluation vehicles and support vehicle development during the drawing stage.

What you’ll be doing

• Station leader for current and future major model builds – this includes creating detailed operating plans, training TMs to perform Assembly processes, supporting TMs during build process, making needed repairs, inspecting and communicating quality concerns to TMs and communicating vehicle concerns to Assembly project leaders.

• Assembly and retrofitting vehicles for major/minor model changes.

• Identify, document and begin initial troubleshooting of issues during assembly.

• Perform vehicle evaluations in relation to routing quality, serviceability, and water leak.

• Support Weld, Paint and Fabrication processes as needed.

• Standardize internal processes, conduct reflection, and propose continuous improvement activities.

• Participate in problem solving activities - Toyota Business Practice (TBP), Quality Circles and JKK.

• Safety Management System ownership.

What you bring

• High School Diploma (or higher) and 3+ years of automotive prototype assembly experience or a combination of automotive experience and advanced technical training.

• Proficient experience using CAD software to manipulate vehicle data (CATIA, XVL, etc.).

• Proficient experience using SMS, SMS-BR or W-IPS.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for data/scheduling, PowerPoint for creating presentations and Word for creating weekly reports).

• This role requires onsite presence Monday through Thursday at our York office, located in Saline, Michigan with the possibility of remote work on Fridays, depending on job requirements.

What you may bring

• Minimum of 1 year experience Team leadership/Development.

• Proficient experience troubleshooting and diagnosing vehicle electronics.

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with KPIs for goal setting and process management.

• Minimum of 1 years experience performing vehicle evaluations against documented standards.

• Proficient experience using AutoCAD for shop floor layout.

What we’ll bring

During 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)

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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