TABC Summer 2025 Engineering Co-op
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Job Description
Overview
Who we are
Key Responsibilities
The Engineering Co-op will be responsible for completing and leading the closure of a full 8 step problem solving report following Toyota’s Business Practices. Co-op will work in conjunction with an engineering mentor to learn Toyota’s 8 steps of problem solving and drive customer satisfaction through the activity.
Co-op will support the local engineering and manufacturing teams in preparations for an upcoming vehicle model change. Co-op will support equipment lay-out studies using AutoCAD, support our equipment team with press upgrades, review stamping die proposals, and prepare our department for a seamless model launch.
Co-op projects can range from targeting cost or defect reductions, improving machine efficiency, collecting and analyzing production data, re-designing parts/components for improved manufacturability, analyzing/improving floor layouts, implementing safety checks and processes, among many other projects and responsibilities. Upon completion of the assignment, the co-op will have the opportunity to report out to plant level executives on their assignment learnings, reflections, activities, and problem solving.
Location:
This position will be located at Toyota Auto Body California (TABC) in Long Beach, CA
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a full-time, accredited Bachelor's or above degree program studying Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Sophomores or above with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher
- Have a working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar CAD software
- Have reliable transportation as co-ops may be traveling among our various facilities
- Have lawful unlimited authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Preferences:
- Holds a Junior status or above in their Bachelor’s degree
- Has previous manufacturing experience in Manufacturing.
- Added bonus if the experience is in Automotive manufacturing
- Added bonus if the manufacturing experience is in a Stamping shop
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.