Quality Engineer

Who we're looking for

• Toyota North Carolina's (TBMNC) Quality Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Quality Engineer.
• The primary responsibility of this role is ensuring all processes are managed/operating within the set process control requirements, completing detailed analysis of any cells/modules that fallout of the control limits.
• Reporting to the Quality Control Manager the person in this role will support the quality control department's objective to support the manufacturing team in producing the highest quality product to exceed our customer's expectations.

What you'll be doing

• Support creation and execution of quality hoshin to support achievement of company's safety, quality, productivity, and cost KPIs.
• Support/Set strategic direction to ensure our in-house process meet all design/process control specifications.
• Audit our in-house processes to design/process control specifications.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to strengthen quality systems.
• Complete detailed root cause analysis and lead the implementation of countermeasures for any product that falls outside the normal product distribution.
• Ensure quality management system requirements are being met.
• Collaborate closely with other groups to promote a strong kaizen culture to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent technical degree or seven years of automotive engineering experience.
• Manufacturing quality support for assembly, machining, paint, body weld, or stamping experience.
• Experience creating and implementing quality processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical problem-solving ability (PDCA, RC/CM, TBP, DMAIC, etc.).
• Experience with detailed schedule creation and utilization for capital projects greater than $50K.
• Previous experience planning and implementing mass production quality support for production lines greater than 9K capacity per month.
• Ability to use Excel or other software for data analysis and statistics.
• AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret, and modify 2D drawings.
• Flexible availability needed in order to support business needs which includes but isn't limited to: Ability to support weekends, off shifts, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work the two shutdown times of the year in July and December.
• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international, short and long term. Short-term travel to PEMC, TBMNC, Japan, Local Vendors, etc. could be up to 75% until site location and machine installation begins at TBMNC. Upon site location the normal travel both domestic and international will be up to 30%.
• Ability for business travel to other North American sites to support future projects.

Added bonus if you have

• Toyota Production Engineering experience in Assembly, Machining, Paint, Welding, and Stamping.
• Experience and/or exposure to the Lithium-Ion battery manufacturing process.
• TBP completion through Panel.
• Supplied materials quality control experience.
• Cross-functional work experience (quality, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance).
• Cross-functional collaboration (UTC, SOAR, etc.).
• 3 Pillar management/execution experience.

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 (if applicable).
• 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).

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.

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