Quality Engineer
Toyota North America · Georgetown, KY
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Toyota North America (automotive) in Georgetown, KY. Support/Lead countermeasure activity for quality problems across departments and within Toyota Affiliates.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PPAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Kentucky: typical posted base $65k–$166k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 30 quality engineer openings in Kentucky, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Kentucky plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 29 other live quality postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 10+)
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 80%
- SPC 60%
- FMEA 60%
- Control plans 47%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 43%
- Supplier quality 43%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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This plant: Toyota North America in Georgetown
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Full description from Toyota North AmericaAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Overview
Who we are
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
Toyota Manufacturing is looking to develop new innovative solutions to support the future of mobility, and values being a member of a local and global community. We offer an inclusive team environment that values “respect for people” and we are a company with a rich history and an exciting future to pursue your professional dreams. Along with great pay, amazing benefits, and a stable work environment – Toyota Manufacturing has it all."
Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Quality Control Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support QE Section Management Hoshin Initiatives while assuring customer satisfaction through complete vehicle quality.
The person in this role will support the Quality department to support and coordinate activities with other departments and external organizations to accomplish KPI (Key Performance Indicators) objectives (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, Human Resources, Training and People Development).
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What you’ll be doing
- •Support activities to assure TMMK completed vehicle and supplied parts quality.
- •Quality Standard and inspection plan development and confirmation of execution by manufacturing and suppliers.
- •Monitor group KPIs, identify & resolve issues using FMDS (Floor Management Development System) and/or TBP (Toyota Business Practices) methods.
- •Support new model vehicle development with design & manufacturing including Operation Plan (OP) adherence.
- •Support deployment of the Quality Hoshin (Management Led Strategic Planning) within TMMK.
- •Support/Lead countermeasure activity for quality problems across departments and within Toyota Affiliates.
- •Manage change points with supplier, manufacturing and design within assigned area of responsibility.
- •Manage/facilitate vehicle assurance strategies (Interior Noise/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc.)
What you bring
- •Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) or 3+ years of equivalent Quality Engineering work experience
- •Experience in Quality Improvement, quality systems, process or equipment improvements, focus supplier, part approval (PPAP), process change management or non-conformance management
- •Experience with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) based management and/or Operation Plan (OP) milestone management
- •Experience demonstrating the ability to independently resolve complex quality problems, including product and process problems
Added bonus if you have
- •Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing working in Mass/Project Production vehicle or supplied parts, QMS, Field, or Digital Transformation Team
- •Experience creating and/or updating strategies for training, new model introduction, new technology or equivalent
- •Lead development of vehicle or product quality assurance strategies (UIN/ Water leak/Door Close/ Emissions/ etc.)
- •Experience leading a team for cross department or cross functional goals
- •Experience in multiple phases of new model or product development
- •Experience in inspection process standard development and equipment implementation for quality inspection
What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
- •A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
- •Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as 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, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
- •Paid holidays and paid time off
- •Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .