Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Our plants currently manufacture the best-selling Toyota RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid and the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles, and will also soon be building the popular Lexus NX and Lexus NX Hybrid models. Recognized year after year on the global stage for manufacturing quality by our customers, we are also recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

The world-famous Toyota Production System, a philosophy of continuous improvement and on-going training, enables each Team Member to work towards their highest potential. The success of our company stems from hiring results-driven, self-motivated individuals, with the ability to work together to achieve team goals.

To promote a comfortable, safe and productive work environment, as well as to comply with all federal, provincial and/or local laws, TMMC is a smoke free property.
 

What We Offer

• Compensation package includes overtime pay, annual bonus, flexible benefits program and defined contribution pension plan
• 19 Paid Days off during the year in which their first anniversary falls, plus 5 Floating Holidays that generally fall between Christmas and New Year
• Maternity and parental leave program has Employment Insurance (EI) top-up
• Reimbursement for professional development and tuition fees
• Employee & Family Vehicle Discounts
• Social Events and an On-Site Fitness Facility

Engineering Analyst, North Paint Req #20-040

Role Overview

As an Engineering Analyst in North Paint, you will be very hands on in problem solving and project work. You will be involved in capital investment projects which requires strong project management skills. Your critical thinking and focus on improvement will help you succeed in this position. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and collaborate with Production and Maintenance to ensure performance targets are achieved for your assigned process area. A hands-on approach is required as genchi gembutsu or “go and see” is vital to your success in this role.  You should also bring a strong team first mentality and be able to work effectively with cross functional groups.

What you’ll be doing

• Work with Production, Maintenance and/or external contractors on kaizen initiatives with an emphasis on quality improvements, material delivery, cycle time reduction and cost reduction
• Support yearly capital investment projects, managing to a schedule and budget, with focus on equipment refurbishment and replacement
• Support new technology introduction projects with TMNA affiliates
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities, provide solutions and support for process safety/ergonomic, quality and productivity concerns to ensure concerns are resolved in a timely manner
• Support Shop Key Performance Indicator (KPI) achievement (Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost)
• Support Major/Minor Model Change, Takt Change and New Material Introductions
• Collect and archive legal documentation, to ensure equipment safety and compliance
• Create, maintain, and audit Paint Shop technical standards
• Develop management systems to ensure standardization and compliance
• Process simulation/bottleneck analysis for quality, productivity or cost improvements

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Manufacturing) or equivalent degree is required
• Must meet the educational and character requirements for P.Eng. license eligibility
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of post graduate engineering experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Engineering experience in a Paint shop environment is preferred
• Experience leading equipment installation, refurbishment and troubleshooting issues
• Experience applying manufacturing standards such as OHSA, PSR, Electrical Code, Building Code and NFPA
• Ability to form collaborative partnerships with customers and work with cross functional groups
• Demonstrated critical thinking, hands-on problem solving and project management skills
• Strong understanding of equipment design and function
• Flexibility to adapt to multiple challenges and quick changes in priorities
• Ability to manage multiple assignments with autonomy and accountability for results
• Willing to support daily and weekend overtime requirements as needed
• Possible travel requirements to USA and Japan (1-2 times/year)
• Must be flexible to work in Cambridge and/or Woodstock

TMMC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe in enabling people of different ages, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, colours, races, ancestries, citizenships, ethnic origins, places of origin, and creeds to work together and realize their full potential. TMMC is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation.