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and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. 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. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what’s possible with us.
Who we’re looking forToyota’s Materials Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Materials Engineering Organic Materials Engineer to work in the Exterior Organic Materials group.
The primary responsibility of this role is the evaluation and application of organic materials through the vehicle development process.
Reporting to the Materials Engineering Department Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the Materials Engineering Department's objective to apply innovative materials that meet customer and company needs.
What you’ll be doing
- Collaborate with Toyota design engineers and suppliers to select the best materials for new vehicle exterior parts
- Lead suppliers in the evaluation of new materials or part designs
- Identify and develop innovative material solutions to reduce cost/mass and improve quality
- Collaborate with Design and Quality engineers to identify and fix field quality issues
Qualifications
What you bring
- Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
- Experience (Co-op/intern or full time) in the automotive or other plastics-oriented industry
- Knowledge of polymeric and elastomeric material properties and evaluation
- Understanding of plastic part manufacturing processes
Added bonus if you have
- Master’s Degree (or higher) in Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
- Experience working in a team setting to meet project goals
- Demonstrated ability to solve problems (root cause analysis) and come up with countermeasures
- Knowledge of plastic part design principles
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