Quality Engineer

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Job description

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."

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, 'job flexibility benefits' [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we're looking for

Toyota's Quality Control Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to support QE Section Management Hoshin Initiatives while assuring customer satisfaction through complete vehicle quality.

The person in this role will support the Quality department to support and coordinate activities with other departments and external organizations to accomplish KPI (Key Performance Indicators) objectives (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Human Resources, Training and People Development).

What you'll be doing

• Support activities to assure TMMK completed vehicle and supplied parts quality.
• Quality Standard and inspection plan development and confirmation of execution by manufacturing and suppliers.
• Monitor group KPIs, identify & resolve issues using FMDS (Floor Management Development System) and/or TBP (Toyota Business Practices) methods.
• Support new model vehicle development with design & manufacturing including Operation Plan (OP) adherence.
• Support deployment of the Quality Hoshin (Management Led Strategic Planning) within TMMK.
• Support/Lead countermeasure activity for quality problems across departments and within Toyota Affiliates.
• Manage change points with supplier, manufacturing and design within assigned area of responsibility.
• Manage/facilitate vehicle assurance strategies (Interior Noise/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc.)

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) or 3+ years of equivalent Quality Engineering work experience
• Experience in Quality Improvement, quality systems, process or equipment improvements, focus supplier, part approval (PPAP), process change management or non-conformance management
• Experience with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) based management and/or Operation Plan (OP) milestone management
• Experience demonstrating the ability to independently resolve complex quality problems, including product and process problems

• Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing working in Mass/Project Production vehicle or supplied parts, QMS, Field, or Digital Transformation Team
• Experience creating and/or updating strategies for training, new model introduction, new technology or equivalent
• Lead development of vehicle or product quality assurance strategies (UIN/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc.)
• Experience leading a team for cross department or cross functional goals
• Experience in multiple phases of new model or product development
• Experience in inspection process standard development and equipment implementation for quality inspection

• 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 (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more

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About the role

This is a Mid Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Toyota North America. Mid-level roles usually expect some years of relevant experience and the ability to work with limited supervision.

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The city

The job is in Lexington, KY. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Lexington compares. Among the 80 largest places in Kentucky, Lexington is #2 by population, #10 for college degrees (#1 = most), #23 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #58 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Fayette County, is #8 of 120 counties for average pay ($64,489).

The place in numbers

Lexington has 323,725 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 7.1% of the population of Kentucky. It covers 284 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,140 people per square mile. The median age is 35.3, 10% younger than the state median (35.3 against 39.1).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,164 a month (rent plus utilities), 20% above the state median ($1,164 against $967). Over a year that is 20.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $293,500, which is 4.2 times the median household income ($69,479). 53.8% of households own their home, 21% below the state average (53.8% against 68.3%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan area has 286,910 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $48,620 a year, 5% below the national median ($48,620 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (36,510 jobs, median $44,980); food preparation and serving related (26,620 jobs, median $29,290); healthcare practitioners and technical (24,710 jobs, median $79,040). The area is most specialised in production (1.5 times) and healthcare practitioners and technical (1.4 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($101,540) and architecture and engineering ($91,710). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Fayette County was 3.8%. 68.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Fayette County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 73.1% drive alone, 1.5% use public transit, 3.1% walk, 12.2% work from home. 7.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 43% below the state average (7.1% against 12.5%).

People and education

48.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75% above the state share (48.3% against 27.6%). 11.9% of residents were born outside the United States, 156% above the state share (11.9% against 4.7%). The poverty rate is 14.9%, 7% below the state rate (14.9% against 16.1%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 76°F (24.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 32°F (-0.2°C). About 1,231 mm (48 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (129 mm) and Jan the driest (81 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Nicholasville (12 miles, similar rent); Versailles (15 miles, similar rent); Winchester (15 miles, rent 21% lower); Paris (15 miles, rent 29% lower). Rent differences are against Lexington; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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FAQ

What is the Quality Engineer job at Toyota North America?

A mid level role in engineering, construction and energy (manufacturing and hardware engineering) listed 9 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

Where is this job?

Lexington, KY.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Lexington is $1,164 a month and median household income $69,479 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-10-30 (9 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• BLS Employment Projections 2025–35
• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
• USAJOBS
• USCIS
• U.S. Department of State, visas
• NASA POWER climatology
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