Development Electrical Engineer

Description:

Oh what a feeling!

We are so much more than just the sum of our parts. Our strength comes from working together, sharing ideas to always find new ways to progress. Together, we are Toyota.

At Toyota we celebrate individual differences, and we strive to create a workplace that not only gives equal opportunities to people of all backgrounds and abilities but supports them to reach their full potential. Afterall, our people are our greatest assets. We do this through employee community engagement, mentorship, development and recognition programs and our annual Women’s Conference.

Together, we are Toyota.

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia is well-recognised for offering:

• Fully maintained motor vehicle including insurance.

• Significant family vehicle lease and purchase discounts

• Flexible hours and workspaces, with a hybrid of working from home and in the office.

• Wellness facilities – free onsite gym, end of trip facilities

• Free car parking and discounted onsite cafe.

• Free onsite primary school holiday program

• 10 days paid domestic and family violence leave.

• Genuine career development: promotions, rotations, study assistance, paid study leave and paid professional membership.

• Paid volunteer days to support your community and matched giving program.

• 26 weeks paid primary carers leave, 8 weeks paid parental leave for secondary carers and superannuation paid on unpaid parental leave.

What you’ll contribute to

The Product Planning & Development Division is responsible for the Planning, Styling, Development, Evaluation and Regulation compliance of vehicles and Genuine Accessories. We design, develop and deliver unique global contributions towards ever better products so that we maximise the positive experience for our customers. We have a unique opportunity to influence the transition to an innovative mobility company, ensuring we leave no-one behind.

The Development Electrical Engineer is primarily responsible for overseeing the development Genuine Accessories. The role encompasses scoping, collaborative design with a supplier, evaluating and approving products that meet Toyota Standard criteria, cost targets and timing in order to exceed customer expectations.

This role is a 2 year Max term role based in Altona North

How you’ll make an impact

• Establish development schedules, monitors progress, and implements countermeasures to meet key milestones and design approval targets.

• Lead technical feasibility studies, prepares technical requirements and project scope, collaborates on design reviews, and ensures approval documentation for tooling kick-off and final approval.

• Coordinate and complete parts fitment trials, collaborates with suppliers and evaluation teams to create reports, and implements necessary countermeasures based on findings.

• Support cost estimation during project scoping, reviews supplier quotations, and actively manages project costs to align with targets.

• Participate in project status meetings, communicates CAD requirements to suppliers, and provides ongoing support to ensure timely development and evaluation.

• Identify root causes of issues, implements countermeasures, and supports supplier selection and management to maintain quality and cost efficiency.

Your attributes – If you’ve got one or more, we’d love to hear from you!

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with eligibility for National Engineers Registration (NER), existing registration preferred.

• 5+ years of accumulated engineering development experience, with project management expertise.

• Proficient in CAD, ideally CATIA, and experienced in engineering documents/drawings (EWD).

• Strong understanding of wiring harness routing and the impacts of FH concepts.

• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with vehicle automotive electrical systems highly desirable

• Demonstrated ability in methodical problem solving, attention to detail, leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation.

Make your impossible, possible & apply today!

Application close on 28th March 2025

You’re welcome to find out more by visiting our careers page: www.toyota.com.au/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use.

We are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements, so please let us know during the recruitment process if there are any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process and your preferred type of communication, and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Toyota is an endorsed employer for all women; check out our benefits directly at WORK180.

We don’t require a cover letter or selection criteria to be addressed.

Come with us and help create the future.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.