Stamping Engineer (Die Design Group)

Overview

Who we are

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. 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 STEMOPT, F-1 CPT,  ‘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 Production Engineering Stamping Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Stamping Engineer for New and Existing Model Projects.

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform die design responsibilities including the creation of die structure data to ensure die functionality and integrity based on manufacturing requirements.

Reporting to the Die Design Manager, the person in this role will support the Stamping department's objective to procure high-quality, low-cost stamping dies to support Toyota’s strategy of building dies in North America as part of global die manufacturing capacity.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage individual assignments to support master schedule delivery requirements for the department.

• Create die design structure to meet all requirements outlined in the stamping process plans while identifying process improvement opportunities for quality and lower cost.

• Support outside vendors to ensure designs meet all standards and requirements for in-house manufacturing and production

• Incorporate reflection items from previous models per panel leader direction.

• Follow dies through Pattern-Casting, Construction, and Tryout phases to support countermeasures for any design issues

• Execute individual assignments to support department hoshin activities.

• Reports out weekly to panel leader on individual project milestones.

• Support hoshin achievement by participating in assigned activities

• Evaluate die structure & strength

• Measure actual die performance

• Analyzing root cause (failure mode) of broken dies

• Travel to locations other than Kentucky (includes international travel)

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an engineering or technical discipline or equivalent related work experience

• At least 2 years of technical writing experience

• At least 2 years of stamping die design experience

• At least 2 years of experience with Catia

• At least 2 years of experience in die structure

Added bonus if you have

• Toyota Business Practice (TBP) panel completion

• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience

• Die manufacturing process 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)

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.

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.