Toyota Motor Corporation

Senior Engineer - R&D

Ann Arbor, Michigan · Senior

No sponsorship$10k-$20kDetected 13 days ago

ExcelSupply ChainCreoFEACFDGD&TMechanical DesignLeadershipMentoring

About the role

These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota.
We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream.
Collaborating with NA stakeholders (suppliers, supplier development, purchasing, assembly plants) and Japan stakeholders (Chief Engineer and designers) to localize a combination of aluminum die-cast and lubrication related parts through:

Using your knowledge of the Toyota Design Process and Standards, outputting typical design team deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports and instruction sheets.
Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting on the key metrics of your design.
Developing countermeasures to achieve design targets such as cost, mass, durability and warranty based on evaluation and quotation results.
Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as drivetrain and vehicle design, TMC design, purchasing and assembly plants).
Process improvements, advancing PDE's design process capability to improve quality, EDER and on-time delivery of design deliverables.
Benchmarking similar designs to ensure our competitiveness (i.e. cost and customer expectations).
Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future.
Modifying design based on prototype evaluation and to optimize mass production.
Working with unit and vehicle plants to support transaxle and vehicle build trials and ensure a smooth launch and Start of Production (SOP).
Supporting benchmarking of other competitors transaxles to collect ideas for cost down and performance improvements for current and future designs

Bachelor of Engineering (or above) in Mechanical Engineering or other technical disciplines.
Detailed knowledge of typical transmission and transaxle manufacturing methods (Gear and Shaft Manufacturing Methods, Aluminum and Iron castings, Thermoplastics, Stampings and Forgings).
Must have a level of proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
During peak periods must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, up to 10-20%.
Master's Degree in engineering or other technical disciplines.
Hands-on experience with transaxle, transmission, and powertrain assembly.
Experience with CREO, WBDM, and typical powertrain CAE design software (FEA, CFD, GT Power or similar).

Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

Collaborative.
A place to dream and do.
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.
Grow. with us.
You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, (job flexibility benefits) (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc.) now or in the future.
You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Who we're looking for
Toyota's Powertrain Design (PDE) team is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated Design Engineer with an interest in hybrid transmissions (transaxles).
Within the first two years, the primary responsibilities of this role are to support the development of a new transaxle for the North American market.
This will include:
Simultaneous Engineering (SE), including supplier Go and See.
Prototype part making and evaluation, both component and unit level.
Early Detection, Early Resolution (EDER) phases after part introduction into mass production.
After this period, it is expected that the engineer will transition into a leadership role to develop transaxles to meet future vehicle architectures and customer expectations (i.e. power, fuel economy, warranty etc.).

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future.

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