Toyota North America
Engineer - Vehicle Performance Development - Human Factors
Toyota North America, Saline, Michigan, United States, 48176
Engineer - Vehicle Performance Development - Human Factors
Toyota North America is searching for an energetic and highly motivated Human Factors Engineer for our Vehicle Performance Development 1 Department. The role focuses on creating high‑quality, human‑centered usability and packaging performance for North American Trucks and SUVs.
Location:
Saline, MI (York office, Saline, Michigan; Monday‑Thursday onsite, Friday flexible remote).
Responsibilities
Define Human Factors vehicle performance targets and achievement strategies through internal knowledge, market study, competitor benchmarking, and customer voice.
Carry out strategies to predict Human Factors usability performance and meet targets using drawing and CATIA design review, hand‑calculation, and physical mock‑up evaluations.
Collaborate closely with design engineers, styling, and project management to incorporate Human Factors requirements into vehicle design while balancing packaging, style, mass, and cost.
Confirm predicted performance achievement through objective and subjective physical vehicle evaluation.
Lead technician team members to conduct physical evaluations.
Support cross‑functional vehicle development teams as a Style and Body Systems Performance Development Engineer.
Qualifications – What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related disciplines).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Vehicle Development/Design.
Demonstrated analytical and creative problem‑solving capability in a technical field.
Proactive contribution to project teams, enabling improved collaboration and project progress.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally and work overtime as required.
Additional Qualifications – What You May Bring
Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Vehicle Design, or related disciplines).
Experience in the field of Human Factors.
Experience setting targets and evaluating performance based on customer feedback.
Successful completion of a Toyota Behavior Prediction Panel (TBP).
Benefits
Work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
Professional growth and development programs, including 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.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match and annual Toyota contribution regardless of personal contributions.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
Tax‑advantaged accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
EEO Statement 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 require special accommodations? Please email talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
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Location:
Saline, MI (York office, Saline, Michigan; Monday‑Thursday onsite, Friday flexible remote).
Responsibilities
Define Human Factors vehicle performance targets and achievement strategies through internal knowledge, market study, competitor benchmarking, and customer voice.
Carry out strategies to predict Human Factors usability performance and meet targets using drawing and CATIA design review, hand‑calculation, and physical mock‑up evaluations.
Collaborate closely with design engineers, styling, and project management to incorporate Human Factors requirements into vehicle design while balancing packaging, style, mass, and cost.
Confirm predicted performance achievement through objective and subjective physical vehicle evaluation.
Lead technician team members to conduct physical evaluations.
Support cross‑functional vehicle development teams as a Style and Body Systems Performance Development Engineer.
Qualifications – What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related disciplines).
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Vehicle Development/Design.
Demonstrated analytical and creative problem‑solving capability in a technical field.
Proactive contribution to project teams, enabling improved collaboration and project progress.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally and work overtime as required.
Additional Qualifications – What You May Bring
Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Vehicle Design, or related disciplines).
Experience in the field of Human Factors.
Experience setting targets and evaluating performance based on customer feedback.
Successful completion of a Toyota Behavior Prediction Panel (TBP).
Benefits
Work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
Professional growth and development programs, including 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.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match and annual Toyota contribution regardless of personal contributions.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.
Tax‑advantaged accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
EEO Statement 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 require special accommodations? Please email talent.acquisition@toyota.com.
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