Production Engineer

Logistics Optimization / Innovation Engineer

Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. (TACG)
? Pendergrass, Georgia | On-Site Position

About Us

Established in 2004, Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. (TACG) is part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), a global leader in manufacturing, material handling equipment, and logistics solutions. Located in Pendergrass, Georgia, TACG specializes in manufacturing automotive air conditioning compressors.

At TACG, we are committed to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. We are looking for an innovative, analytical engineer to help optimize our manufacturing and logistics operations.

Position Overview

The Logistics Optimization / Innovation Engineer will develop, evaluate, and implement solutions that improve material flow, transportation efficiency, production processes, and overall operational performance. This role works closely with Production Engineering, Production, Procurement, Safety, Logistics, and external partners to identify improvement opportunities, reduce costs, and support the company's continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines engineering knowledge with practical problem-solving skills and experience in manufacturing logistics, automation, and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve manufacturing and logistics processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.

• Design and implement logistics solutions involving transportation optimization, routing, material flow, network modeling, capacity enhancement, and process analysis.

• Support plant-wide material handling systems that supply and transport parts to and from production areas.

• Evaluate manufacturing processes for cost effectiveness and feasibility before and after engineering releases.

• Lead Kaizen, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction projects, including initiatives focused on cost per piece, takt time, and maintenance costs.

• Support the design, development, and implementation of tooling, equipment, and specialized manufacturing solutions.

• Coordinate engineering releases and process changes, including routing updates, standard setting, documentation, and follow-up to ensure quality and customer requirements are met.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers, vendors, contractors, and consultants to achieve project objectives.

• Assist with the investigation, justification, purchasing, and tracking of company assets.

• Support facility layouts, plant expansions, and alterations, including coordination with external contractors as needed.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including CAD files and drawings using SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software.

• Collect and analyze operational data, prepare technical reports, and present findings and recommendations to management.

• Research emerging logistics technologies and industry best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

• Apply applicable safety, health, and environmental requirements throughout all engineering and improvement activities.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required.

• One to five years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and/or Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) fleet management systems.

• Understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and material handling operations.

• Ability to perform or support electrical and mechanical design and analysis.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process improvement, and project management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations.

• Ability to communicate technical findings and present information to management and cross-functional teams.

• Understanding of general safety, health, and environmental policies.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or manipulate objects.

• Occasionally required to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must have the visual abilities necessary for close and distance vision and adjusting focus.

• Must be able to maintain alertness and perform job duties safely.

Work Location

Toyota-Denso Automotive Compressor Georgia, Inc. (TACG)
1000 Valentine Industrial Parkway
Pendergrass, GA 30657

This is an on-site position.

Join Our Team!

If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving processes, and developing innovative solutions in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Toyota Industries Group!