Parts Commodity Engineering - Body Specialist

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc (TEMA) is the alignment of Toyota's North American R&D and manufacturing operations, joining the operations, planning and technical functions. Established in April 2006, TEMA strengthens Toyota's North American customer focus, through improved supplier cooperation, overall speed, flexibility and attention to quality. TEMA headquarters in Erlanger, KY, house the Toyota Operations Center and the Toyota Planning Center. The main offices for the Toyota Technical Center are in Ann Arbor, MI.




Responsibilities:



North American Supplier Production Preparation

Follow Supplier preparation from concept stage to start of production

Coordinate, promote cost planning and Simultaneous Engineering activity

Identify and countermeasure problems in supplier preparation related to part design for manufacturability, tool preparation, vehicle trial requirements and plant capacity.

Periodic report out of project/commodity status.



Supply Base Development and Improvement

Participate in Commodity Team activity focusing on supplier improvement in quality, delivery and cost.

Activity includes on-site shop floor improvement activity.
REQUIREMENTS


Ideal candidate will possess:



Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Previous BIW automotive experience of 5 ~10 years preferred

Project/Commodity coordination

Make sound business judgments/decisions.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong leadership capability

Excellent problem solving

Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects



Desired:

Manufacturing process and material knowledge, for B and C class stampingsAutomotive industry experience.