Prototype Development engineer

Classification: PublicRole- Prototype Development Senior EngienerLocation- Saline, MI What you’ll be doing:The required work is cyclical and will change during a project from early schedule planning to CV build management. The required work will start with early process planning for jigs and tooling. And finish with leading CV build activity for welding and paint processes.Grasp key project requirements to set early process targets and strategy. In-house process planning considering Safety /Quality / Productivity/ CostDevelop and maintain Operation Plan (OP) for in-house process, tooling and vendor activity.Clear communication of deliverables to project team and Sr. managerOperation Plan tracking in-house process and tooling to meet project goals.Attend project meetings and negotiate countermeasures.Summarize status and report to upper management weekly.Attend prototype vendors for part kento-kai, fixture approval and weekly status meetings.Track and follow responsible processes, tooling, and vendor issues to closure.Issue and manage in-house tooling specProcess offline robot programming.Chair meetings with in-house shop and other groups to monitor vehicle build progress.Travel to supply base to review parts prior to shipmentTrack and resolve quality problemsMeasure and adjust In-House tooling, N&P check welded sub-assembliesMulti-tasking will be required due to activity overlapsSupporting build process both at prototype vendor and at PD Weld and Paint line Requirements: What you bring:Must have bachelor’s degree in engineering ( Mechanical, Electrical, or Weld Engineering ).4+ years of experience working on Toyota vehicle programs in either manufacturing, production engineering, PD, Design or QE.Proficient communication skillsDeep understanding of tooling (design and manufacturing) & Welding and Painting process planning.Deep understanding body structure and shell body, welding and painting process.Proficient in body accuracy and related measurement equipment, model set, fixture and part scanning.Proficient with 3D CAD (Catia) - CATIA/CARROT 3 Robot Offline ProgrammingExcellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to act as a representative of NA R&D to TMC, manufacturing, affiliates, and suppliers.Ability & willingness to coach and mentor less experienced engineers/co-opsWillingness to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 20% of the time.Willingness to work overtime up to 25% of the time including weekends. What you may bring:Experience in other engineering fields such as design, procurement, quality or manufacturing.Master’s degree in engineeringExperience using PolyWorksExperience in LSW (Laser Screw Welding) or Self Piercing RivetsCompleted TBP with Panel.Completion of JKKCompletion of OJD.Terrace Experience in managing 3D DataExperience supporting equipment installations for weld or painting equipment