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Design Engineer

Toyota Material Handling North America
East Chicago, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026

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Job Description

Join our Team as a Design Engineer!

The Role:

We're seeking a passionate and dedicated Design Engineer who brings mechanical engineering knowledge and expertise to the table. In this role, you'll design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems while collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team to achieve shared goals. We value innovative and creative ideas-yes, even during meetings (where snacks are always welcome). If you enjoy tackling challenges with positivity and a bit of humor, you'll feel right at home here.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Design, model, and test prototypes for products
  • Conduct research and create design proposals for projects
  • Establish design briefs
  • Create concept, performance, and production criteria
  • Identify and select materials needed for production
  • Create parts lists
  • Produce final CAD generated drawings and specifications
  • List costs involved in production
  • Make samples of working models for demonstration
  • Assist with planning marketing initiative for product
  • Assist with negotiating appropriate production processes
  • Travel to production facilities to evaluate processes
  • Improve safety, reliability, and usability of items
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) for conceptual design work, proficient with Creo
  • Follows good housekeeping and enforces GMPs

What We're Looking For:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • #D CAD (CATIA preferred) and PDM system experience
  • Strong technical experience with troubleshoot capability
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office

What Sets You Apart:
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and strong analytical skills

Where and When You'll Work: (choose option for position and remove other two)
  • This is an in-person role located at our East Chicago, IN office-ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary - $65,400 - $94,600 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
  • Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
  • 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
  • Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
  • Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Best in class work culture!


Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of "respect for people" and "continuous improvement". With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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