What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager – Stamping Equipment - Laser Development position at Kentucky Association of Manufacturers?
Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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 Engineering - Stamping Equipment Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineering Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a diverse team of Engineers to develop the next generation of laser cutting equipment capable of meeting high volume throughput and high accuracy requirements in sheet metal blanking.
Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Stamping Equipment department’s objective of becoming a global leader in laser cutting by leading a team to investigate, implement, and improve new laser and supporting equipment technology.
What You’ll Be Doing
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:
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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 Engineering - Stamping Equipment Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineering Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a diverse team of Engineers to develop the next generation of laser cutting equipment capable of meeting high volume throughput and high accuracy requirements in sheet metal blanking.
Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Stamping Equipment department’s objective of becoming a global leader in laser cutting by leading a team to investigate, implement, and improve new laser and supporting equipment technology.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Research, develop, and implement new laser cutting technologies through development of global strategic vendor partnerships
- Develop roadmap from current press blanking conditions, identifying future developments required to achieve long-term strategy of laser blanking capability
- Identify and lead installation of trial equipment to validate research results and identify ongoing kaizen requirements to meet project KPI’s
- Develop and train new Engineers in laser cutting technology, research methods, equipment installation and commissioning, project management and the Toyota Way
- Lead TMC laser cutting information sharing and kaizen development to build a partnership to establish a global equipment specification
- Support onsite activities as needed during equipment work on weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods
- Master’s Degree in an Engineering field
- Experience in Toyota mass production engineering
- Toyota management experience with responsibility for direct reports
- Laser Cutting experience with hands on experience trialing laser beam size, profile shapes, fiber diameters, assist gas parameters to achieve optimal cutting conditions for a range of material specifications
- Experience leading project management of specification, installation, and commissioning of full press line equipment including un-coilers, levelers, washers, de-stackers, palletizers, material feed systems
- Experience using Ryohin-Joken to establish a map of process capability, evaluating equipment capability, and using results to understand overall capability to meet production targets
- Experience planning capital expenditure needs, write project budget justification documents, and manage project spending to meet budget allocation
- Understanding of and exposure to Toyota Way, TPS, industry regulations, codes, and standards including ANSI, ASME, OHSA and NFPA, including shop floor implementation
- Completion of Toyota Business Practice (TBP) through panel
- On Job Development (OJD) completion
- Ability to travel 50% (higher during peak times), both domestic and international
- Professional Engineer Certification
- Project Manager Professional Certification
- Certified Machinery Safety Expert
- Experience in multiple automotive production shops (weld, assembly, stamping, etc)
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)
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.