Engineer - Internal Logistics Innovation & Projects

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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 Internal Logistics Innovation and Projects (ILIP) Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer for Internal Logistics, Automation, and Model Change activity.

The primary responsibility of this role is to lead Internal Logistics efficiency transformation efforts via TPS activity, implementing kaizens/projects, driving digital transformation & introducing new technology effectively.

Key activities include:

• Optimizing & managing TMMK's current manual delivery systems & PIV fleet for efficiency
• Creating, managing, improving & systemically sustaining TMMK's automated delivery systems
• Leadership & execution of both Local Projects & New Model Pilot activity
• Driving & tracking KPI improvements in alignment with ILIP's strategic direction

• New-model introduction which includes layout development, parts list & packaging confirmation, dolly design, automated deliveries, and conveyance equipment installations
• Communication to Shop, Pilot & PC Leaders to ensure safe & efficient process set up
• Mass Production Internal Logistics Engineering Projects including dock layout changes, Equipment Procurement and / or Modifications and Installations, Delivery Systems Kaizen including Safety Kanban
• Automation and Innovation for Material Handling - Digital Transformation in equipment communications/data collection/machine learning, Delivery system automation with mobile robotics, introduction of new technology, & Benchmarking Best Practices Regionally/Globally
• Safety communication across all manufacturing shops & Internal Logistics Engineering, Implement Powered Industrial Vehicle x pedestrian separation countermeasures, implement standards set by regional working group
• Lead Project Ringis for Internal Logistics Local & New Model Capital/Operating projects. Manage associated Budget(s) and forecast gentani based on historical projects. Order, procure, and install material handling equipment for internal logistics groups. Yokoten successful platforms across plant / region
• Support Cross functional working groups with Internal Logistics and Production for delivery efficiency. Lead meetings for open item discussion (Problem Follow Sheet owner and/or participant), layout development, and route delivery support. Implement kaizen for delivery systems (ex. Karakuri, Sara-Sara, pass through parent / child & new breakthrough technologies)
• Dock & Process Layout Development (CAD). Creating and Modifying CAD Drawings and using Inventor etc. (3D CAD) to Prototype Designs (ex. Dollies, risers, minomi-related components)
• Floor presence and production/project support. Willing to support equipment installations, production trials, model-change activity, weekend/shutdown work, infrequent off-shift schedule flexibility, & occasional travel

• Experience with equipment design or modifications, technical specifications, and digital/physical buy off
• Experience with new equipment Installation and existing equipment removal
• Experience with equipment manufacturers/vendors of logistics and automation integrated installations/processes
• Experience with manufacturing plant systems for regional compliance, such as Environmental, Assets, Control of Hazardous Energy, ISO
• Experience leading and coordinating project activity related to daily production, including new product introduction, kanban process execution and/or model change
• Experience creating and managing a ringi (budget proposal/justification document), which includes project scope, countermeasure direction. ROI analysis and cost reference (quote or benchmark) for capital and/or operating projects
• Experience managing to a milestone schedule, including resources allocation (manpower, time, line availability etc.), gated KPI achievement, & open issue closure tracking (PFS)

• Toyota experience in a manufacturing shop or Production Control
• Experience in an automotive Logistics/Supply Chain/Parts Conveyance role
• Experience with automated logistics equipment design and installation (ex. AMR/AGC/Minomi etc.)
• Experience in Pilot (New Model Change) with knowledge of vehicle structure and systems
• Knowledge and implementation experience with PLC and integration /systems communication
• Experience writing procedures per ISO standards, such as QMS SME role for a level 2 and/or 3, or similar shop flow procedures
• Experience with vision systems and automated barcode detection applications
• Experience managing shop space allocation and plant processing layout
• Experience with new technology introduction & RJ creation/development

• 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
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

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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.

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Lexington, KY.

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

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• 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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