Engineer - vehicle development - human

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream 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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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.

Who we’re looking for:

Toyota’s Vehicle Performance Development 1 Department is looking for a energetic and highly motivated Style and Body Systems Human Factors Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop high quality human-centered usability and packaging performance for North American Trucks and SUVs.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Vehicle Performance Development 1 department's objective to deliver the future of mobility through customer-focused and user-friendly products.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define Human Factors vehicle performance targets and achievement strategies through internal know-how, market study, competitor benchmark and customer voice.

• Carry out strategies to predict Human Factors usability performance and meet targets through drawing and CATIA design review, hand-calculation, and physical mock-up evaluations.

• Collaborate closely with design engineers, styling, and project management to incorporate Human Factors requirements into the vehicle design, while also balancing packaging, style, mass, and cost requirements.

• Confirm predicted performance achievement through objective and subjective physical vehicle evaluation.

• Lead technician team members to conduct physical evaluations.

• Support cross-functional vehicle development teams as a Style and Body Systems Performance Development Engineer.

• in this position you will work onsite at our York office, Saline, Michigan Monday through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday contingent on the nature of the work.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or other technical and related disciplines.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Vehicle Development/Design.

• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving capability in a technical field.

• Contributed proactively to project teams, resulting in improved collaboration and project progress.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally and work overtime as required.

What you may bring

• Masters degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Vehicle Design, or other technical and related disciplines.

• One or more years of experience in the field of Human Factors.

• Experience in setting targets and evaluating performance based on the customer feedback.

• Successful completion of TBP panel.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team will provide you with 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

• 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. 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.

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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