Conveyance Engineer

Overview

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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all.”

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 Conveyance Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Conveyance Engineer for logistics, automation, and model change support.

The primary responsibility of this role is to create, manage and improve TMMK’s automated delivery systems, and to lead model changes and improvement projects to daily conveyance operations.

The person in this role will support operations of Plant 1 and 2 automated deliveries, interact with assembly, plastics and body weld production, conveyance, and maintenance personnel to ensure system and equipment upgrades are made according to schedule and budget.

This position is based in Georgetown, KY. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location. This is an on-site role.

What you’ll be doing

New model introduction including dock layout, parts list confirmation, packaging confirmation, dolly design and confirmation.

Communication to weld pilot and conveyance pilot to assure safe & efficient process set up.

Mass production conveyance engineering including dock layout changes, equipment procurement and modifications, kaizen delivery systems including safety kanban.

Automation and innovation for material handling, benchmarking, capital and operating budget planning and ringi management, as well as project planning and implementation experience.

Plant PIV working group input and action implementation, safety communication across weld & conveyance engineering, implement PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) x pedestrian separation countermeasures, and implement standards set by working group for PIVs.

Write conveyance project ringi for new models, and for conveyance operations. Order, procure, and install material handling equipment for conveyance groups. Budget and forecast gentani based on historical projects, as well as Yokoten successful platforms across plant/region.

Work with cross-functional working groups with conveyance and production for delivery efficiency. Lead weekly meetings for open item discussion, dock layout and route delivery support. Implement kaizen for delivery systems (Kara kuri, Sara sara, parent/child dollies).

What you bring

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science or similar equivalent technical degree or 5 years of equivalent professional experience in an logistics role for automotive manufacturing.

Experience with equipment design and modifications, technical specifications, and implementation of conveyance equipment, including support at start up.

Experience with new equipment installation/old equipment demo.

Experience with equipment manufacturers (domestic and overseas) for logistics and automation installations.

Experience with manufacturing plant systems for regional compliance, such as environmental, assets, control of hazardous energy, ISO, PIV’s or similar plant systems.

Experience leading and coordinating project activity related to productivity and cost for daily production, including new product introduction and/or model change.

Experience managing milestones and resources drawing to SOP including process development, equipment and tool spec and procurement.

Added bonus if you have

Automated Mobile Robot (AMR) automation experience.

Experience in automotive assembly plant.

Experience in model change with knowledge of vehicle structure and vehicle systems.

Knowledge and implementation experience with PLC and human machine interface.

Experience writing procedures for shop level standards, such as assembly engineering instructions or similar shop flow procedures.

Experience with manual and autonomous logistics systems.

Experience with robot system design and installation. Experience with vision systems and automated barcode detection applications.

Experience managing shop space allocation and plant processing layout.

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

Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

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 diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.