Essential Position Duties:
The engineer needed for this position will be responsible for quoting and creating design packages based on specific requests to customize industrial vehicles based on the needs of certain industries or requirements specific to the materials being handled. Engineers in the Toyota Custom Engineering (CE) group will be responsible for planning, designing, modeling, and documenting new components and systems for industrial vehicles, as well as developing order-specific engineering bills of materials. An engineering background and education will be important to quickly learn how the electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems of a forklift interact and function. The ability to support technical hands-on experience for troubleshooting fit and function of designs on production vehicles is an important skill to have. The engineer will be expected to support our internal customers as the owner of the design, both internal combustion and battery/electric vehicle designs will be applicable.
Core Competencies:
- Self-starter with a high degree of comfort with ambiguity.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Intellectually curious and demonstrated ability to learn independently.
- Accuracy with numbers and attention to detail.
Essential Position Duties:
- Requesting quotes from Suppliers.
- Reviewing Dealer requests and responding with accurate design solutions.
- Building models and parts lists for requested TSDRs (Toyota Special Design Requests).
- Supporting designs from design to production to final Kaizens.
- Supporting department Kaizen activities.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Specific Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience with CAD and PLM tools (preferably CATIA and Smarteam)
Education & Experience:
- Requires BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- 6 months combined full-time,co-op, or internship experience recommended.
What You’ll Get in Return:
Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
- Generous Salary + Bonus Program
- Low Cost Medical with FREE Dental & FREE Vision Insurance
- FREE On-site Medical Center
- FREE On-site Gym Membership
- 401k Matching
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Allotment
- Between 13-14 Paid Holidays
- New Parent Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
About Toyota Material Handling
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Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture.
Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.
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Affirmative Action Responsibility:
As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role. It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
