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Who we're looking for

Toyota'sService Part & Accessories Department (SPAD)Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Quality Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide quality assurance and quality control technical leadership for products within the SPAD's portfolio. Below are examples of those commodities:

• Interior/Exterior - accessories that enhance the interior and/or exterior of the vehicle. (Floor Mats, Grills, Door Edge Guards/Door Edge Film, Mudguards, Fender Vents, Body Kits, etc.)

• Functional - accessories that enhance the performance of or adds function to the vehicle (Running Boards/Tube Steps, Activity Mounts, Bed Storage / Coolers, Bed Racks, Tow Hitches, Tow Hooks, etc.)

• Performance - accessories that enhance the dynamic performance of the vehicle (Shocks, Wheels, Exhaust, Skid Plates, Sway bars, etc.)

• Electrical - accessories that enhance the appearance and/or function of the vehicle (Fog lights, Illuminated Door Sills, Dashcam, Tow Wire Harness, etc.)

The person in this role will support the SPAD department's objective to responsible for the development of quality engineering activities.

What you'll be doing

• Participate in the accessory development (Pre-production) on team meetings from program kick off until accessory is launched and in the field.

• Accessory Quality confirmation by participating in design reviews, and validating against the drawing, review product performance specifications and final vehicle fit up validation.

• Accessory Product Approval (APA - Package: product drawings / test results / fit-up reports / inspection standards/ MQC (Process Control)/ Off tool-Off process parts/others)

• Work with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Conversions & Accessory Operations Division (CAOD) to get accessory technical approval (TA) prior to production and shipping approval.

• Accessory installation training with TLS port facilities at new or production upon vehicle launch

• Conduct supplier audits and supplier improvement activities to level-up a supplier's quality capability.

• Leverage process expertise to frame complex quality issues, which help identify root causes that lead to problem resolution.

• This position will identify, approve, and implement process improvements, and define, frame, and integrate Toyota's quality requirements.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical. Industrial or similar engineering degree

• Quality Engineering experience for automotive manufacturing, such as quality control or quality assurance

• Experience with Automotive Product Design and Development, such as quality part requirements or similar

• Experience working with external suppliers including QC documentation, process control and part approval

Added bonus if you have

• Field quality experience, such as Customer QE / QA certification or equivalent

• Experience with SQAM (Supplier Quality Assurance Manual) or similar industry standards

• Experience developing and or interpreting engineering drawings

• Tooling design experience

• Experience with mold flow analysis

• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) including Tolerance Stack-up analysis

• Check fixture Design and Development experience

• Experience with Fitting Stories such as datum structures on part drawing, datum training, basic concepts or similar

• TBP completion through panel (Toyota Team Members Only)

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, childcare, schools and more

• Flexible spending accounts

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.