Sales Engineer jobs in Lexington, KY

Overview

Who we are

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.

Job Description

Who we're looking for

Toyota's Powertrain Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support the operations of Powertrain manufacturing, while applying innovative ideas and technology to advance the company to become the global leader.

The person in this role will support the Powertrain department's objective to provide excellent engineering support and leadership.

What you'll be doing

• Apply Toyota Production System tools and methodologies of 5-why problem solving to eliminate and prevent recurrence of machining and assembly process inefficiencies.
• Utilize teamwork approach and mindset to develop working relationships for stronger, more effective future partnerships.
• Use a methodical and data driven analytical approach to continuously improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost problems and report status to management members.
• Manage projects by creating schedules, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones.
• Search for innovative solutions, test them in a manufacturing setting, and develop business case justification to gain approval to purchase if trials prove successful.
• Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage.

What you bring

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical field or 5 years of equivalent professional experience in an engineering role for automotive manufacturing
• Engineering role in manufacturing
• Experience working in a Toyota manufacturing facility as a Team Member or Contractor
• Experience applying just-in-time and problem-solving tools and methodologies such as Toyota Business Practice and 5-why analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with technical specifications and implementation of major and minor equipment design and/or process specification changes
• Experience in a leadership role with successful, quantifiable results related to Safety, Quality, Productivity, and/or Cost improvements
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including 2nd shift, weekends and holidays/shutdown, dependent on business needs
• Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates

Added bonus if you have

• Experience successfully applying artificial intelligence technology
• Experience creating applications and manufacturing solutions using software/web development such as Power Apps, SQL, HTML, Visual Studio, and/or Javascript
• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting)
• Experience with machine tools and industrial manufacturing equipment including CNC machining centers, grinding machines, milling machines, lathing machines, automated nutrunners, and leak testers

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
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• 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, child care, schools and more
• Flexible spending accounts
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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.

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 or need assistance with your application? Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to .