Paint & Plastics Chemical Engineer

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.

Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values "respect for people" and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment - Toyota Manufacturing has it all."

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 Paint Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Paint & Plastics Chemical Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to support Production, Maintenance, and Pilot Operations within the Paint Body Shop as an Engineer.

Reporting to the Paint Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Paint Department's Hoshin as related to the engineering role.

What you'll be doing

• Lead chemical and process improvements to achieve Hoshin-based Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost targets across paint booths, ED coating, pretreatment, sealers, and anti-corrosion processes.
• Provide chemical engineering expertise to troubleshoot paint and ED coating defects, including adhesion, appearance, corrosion performance, and process stability issues.
• Manage paint shop chemical systems, including raw material control, bath chemistry monitoring, replenishment strategies, and process standardization.
• Support defect reduction and process optimization through data analysis and root cause investigations related to coatings chemistry and material interactions.
• Support chemical aspects of new product and equipment launches, ensuring robust Change Point Management.
• Lead or support environmental and compliance initiatives, including chemical safety, waste and VOC reduction, and certifications such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Chemical Science in Engineering
• Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience
• Project Management experience
• Ability and willingness to work up to 25% travel and overtime as business needs require.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that's acceptable by company standards is required for this position (keep this bullet as needed for roles that require driving)

Added bonus if you have

• Automotive Plastics Paint or Body Paint Application experience
• Robot Paint Spray programming experience

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
• 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.

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