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Who we are

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.

Who we’re looking for:

Toyota Motor Sales’ Denver Region Department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Field Technical Specialist (FTS).

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide highly skilled consulting and hands-on diagnostics to Toyota dealership service personnel while following Toyota’s policy/business processes centering on the Fix It Right the First Time Protocol.

Reporting to the Technical Services Training Manager, the FTS’s objective is to improve customer satisfaction, increase ownership experience and reduce/prevent unnecessary buybacks. These activities directly contribute to long term customer satisfaction, future product sales, department goals and overall company and dealer profitability.

What you’ll be doing:

• Enforce Toyota policy/business processes for difficult-to-repair vehicles i.e. Fix It Right the First Time (FIRTFT)
• Accountable for the documentation and management of FTR/DPR base vehicle quality reporting systems within your assigned district.
• Administer Close Loop Case Management (CLCM) to certify all open TAS Cases are closed within the specified target
• SMART case investigation, reporting, and resolution
• Collaborate with Toyota Dealer service personnel to improve customer satisfaction, safety, and dealership profitability
• Authentication guidance given to dealer personnel during escalated Technical Assistance Support (TAS) cases or events where an FTS is directly involved via the Vehicle Contact Reporting (VCR) process
• Promote Region/Area Policies to direct dealership technical personnel to follow structured business processes assuring professional and consistent quality
• Investigate and resolve service parts quality issues that impact vehicle repair and customer satisfaction
• As needed, support and coordinate Quality Based Market Surveys, Product Investigations, Survey Team (Go-and-See), part recovery activities and provide technical support during warranty audits and reviews
• Quality confirmations, port modifications activities, railhead inspections and repairs
• Contribute and promote Toyota quality standards during the preparation for Lemon Law and Arbitration hearings to facilitate quick resolution of arbitration, dispute resolution, legal cases etc. Provide expert testimony on Toyota’s behalf during depositions, arbitrations and court hearings
• Provide guidance to dealership personnel to promote proper dialogue with customers when the vehicle does not meet the customer's quality expectations
• Investigate, report, and resolve Executive Office and Customer Experience Center (CEC) contacts relating to customer safety and product concerns
• Submit timely, thorough,h and accurate Field Technical Reports (FTRs) on issues requiring a high level of attention/investigation
• Submit timely and accurate responses to Field Technical Report incident (FTRi) requests
• Support Technical Training responsibilities to include but not limited to consulting with Dealer Management and technicians to meet training requirements, develop a training plan for each dealer, maintain and update training plan/request list, provide in-dealership hands on training for new “in vehicle” technology and facilitate in dealer shop meetings to promote repair quality and Fix-It-Right performance
• Assist in understanding for specific issues such as unique Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) and Special Service Tools (SSTs) service practices, including specific hands-on recall training and recall process certification
• Support T-Ten and AYES regional schools.

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
• 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, child care, schools and more
• Flexible spending accounts
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Company vehicle provided for work and personal use

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.

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.