Senior Engineering Manager - Costa Mesa, United States - Toyota

Description

Overview Who we are

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.

Toyota Racing Development inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence.In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.

TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Engineering Manager, Manufacturing.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for leading and managing TRD's manufacturing operation including, equipment evaluation / selection, ROI calculation, process and automation development, optimization, facility needs, and personnel planning, reporting to Executive Operations Director.
• Provide direct oversight, leadership, strategic vision, and accountability for TRD's manufacturing operation. Leaders / management for Manufacture Engineering, Production Control and Quality departments, report to this position.
• Using a philosophy of, "see, touch, feel", lead, manage and grow three teams providing strategic vision in conjunction with oversight of short-term goals and of key performance metrics.
• Oversee TRD's Manufacture Engineering group responsible for complete process definition for TRD's manufactured components. Support through experience of advanced CNC programming, tooling, fixturing and process definition.
• Product mix ranges from high tolerance, full 5-axis race components to high volume production of genuine TRD manufactured commercial components.
• Oversee TRD's Production Control group responsible for low volume, high precision, short lead time race engine components as well as mass production commercial components produced to challenging and dynamic race and plant production schedules and cost targets.
• Oversee our production operation where achieving >/=80% OEE across 18+ high precision / high volume, 5-axis CNC machines is required to meet internal and external customer demand.
• Coordinate, engage, and support other TRD departments including Planning / Purchasing, Design Engineering, Race Engine Build, and Commercial Assembly
• Support through interaction with multiple suppliers and commercial partners. Responsible for investigation and generation of business cases for future capital purchases.
• Hire, train and mentor engineers and support staff to work to their full potential. Maintain department quality and performance metrics. Write performance reviews and solve departmental issues.

What you'll bring:

• Degree in Engineering Management. (Masters is a plus.)
• Experience managing within an OEE measured environment. Metrics and data driven mindset.
• 5 or more years' experience working in a high precision, high profile, automated, 5-axis CNC environment.
• Advanced experience in complex, tight tolerance, 5-axis high-speed milling.
• Ability to interface with personnel throughout the Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain organizations in an efficient and productive way, including both oral and written communications.
• Understanding and use of shop floor and business management software's, (ERP, MRP, etc.)
• Hands on experience with manufacturing process definition and optimization.
• Hands on experience generating complex production schedules.
• Hands on experience designing, machining, and assembling production fixtures, tooling, etc.

Added bonus if you have:

• Advanced Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering skills focused on CNC machining utilizing advanced automation (robotic and fixturing) techniques and equipment.
• 5 or more years working in a dynamic, high precision and high-volume CNC environment, leading, or supporting engineering, production, and quality departments.
• Advanced skills using CAM and CAD software. (PowerMill/HyperMill and Creo a plus).
• Hands on experience designing, machining, and assembling production fixtures, tooling, etc.
• Proven experience leading and managing 40+ team members of diversified experience ranging from postgraduate to shop floor.
• Hands on experience generating complex 5-axis CNC programs and associated operations, as required to complete a high quality, deliverable component.
• Manufacturing experience utilizing billet, forging, and casting type raw materials.
• Systems and process oriented with experience defining systems and managing data.
• Proven team builder able to interact and communicate with variable audience, using advanced technical skills and general 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.
• Flexible work options based on business needs.
• 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, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).

The annual base salary range for this position is

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.

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