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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

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 Design Engineering - Chassis (DEC) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer interested in developing chassis systems for future vehicles such as passage vehicles and Trucks. As a chassis design engineer, you will be able to learn and master various chassis systems – suspension/axle, tire/wheels, shifter, steering systems, brake system and controls, Truck, Car, SUV frames, and more. Due to the critical nature of our parts/systems, we ensure the balance of Quality, Dependability, and Reliability (QDR) with dynamic performance and appeal.

The current position is in a group that is developing chassis components for unibody vehicles produced in North America.

Reporting to the DEC Sr Manager of various groups, the person in this role will support the DEC’s objective to design and develop chassis components and systems to guarantee performance, safety, and competitiveness.

What you’ll be doing

• Take designs from platform concepts, all the way through to Vehicle line off, and beyond to maintain competitiveness and quality.
• Learn new skills
  • Chassis systems Modeling and experiencing of results
  • Chassis design considerations
  • New materials and manufacturing methods (chassis uses everything from curing rubber to machining steel to wiring)
• Develop chassis systems using predictive tools to achieve vehicle dynamic targets and realize the actual performance through component/system/vehicle development.
• Develop suspension & other chassis components and systems that will achieve our customers’ desires for driving performance.
• Apply mechanical strength knowledge in analyzing chassis components to achieve strength/durability targets.
• Work with our partners – related R&D divisions, plants, suppliers, purchasing & TMC-chassis - to realize those component designs into quality production level parts.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an engineering discipline
• 3 or more years of Industry experience in mechanical part and systems design(Passenger Vehicle, Truck)
• Experience with CATIA or other CAD software

What you may bring

• Experience with CATIA, FEA, and other Vehicle Simulation software
• Experience with the design and release of Toyota drawings or RDDPs
  Experience with Chassis electronics and/or controls
• Hands-on experience with chassis components (repairing or modifying)
• Experience in root cause analysis and determining effective countermeasures (Completed TBP panel – Preferred for Toyota internal candidates)
• Professional knowledge of DRBFM

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.