The Accessory Development Team is responsible for the development of vehicle accessories and modifications. The team also serves as operational support for production. We are looking for a bright and talented individual that enjoys working in cross-functional teams and is passionate about developing the next generation of features and functions for Southeast Toyota.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be focused on developing and operating a model year carryover check process. The skeleton for this process has been outlined, but the incoming Junior Engineer will work with the Accessory
Development team to complete the process outline and tracking dashboards (Power BI) and launch the program. This is expected to take approximately 50% of the Junior Engineer’s time in their first year of employment. The remainder of the time will be dedicated to working on projects for accessory launches.
Responsibilities:
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Design, maintain, and oversee model year carry over check process
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Design, development, and release of automotive accessories
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Support accessory installation events including prototype builds and launch events
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Research emerging technologies for future accessory applications
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Research, develop, and update design and process specifications
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Investigate and resolve quality defects for accessories
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Develop prototype accessories for evaluation
This role is full time (~40 hours per week) and on-site in Jacksonville, Florida. This role will require between 10% and 25% travel between all three Southeast Toyota facilities and suppliers.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
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Proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs
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Solid skills in CAD design, project management, and technical problem-solving
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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.
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JM Family Enterprises, Inc. was founded by automotive legend, Jim Moran in 1968. It is a privately held company with $16 billion in revenue and more than 4,500 associates. Rooted in automotive and united in its strong culture and core values, JM Family is in the business of helping other businesses succeed. As a long-term partner, it is invested in its companies, associates and its communities. Driven by exceptional performance, current subsidiaries are in the automotive, financial services and franchising industries. Its family of companies includes: Southeast Toyota Distributors, the world’s largest independent distributor of Toyota vehicles; JM&A Group, a company committed to improving automotive dealers’ performance by offering Finance & Insurance products and services, dealership training and consulting; World Omni Financial Corp. (dba Southeast Toyota Finance), a captive financial services company driven to delivering an exceptional dealership and customer experience for Toyota customers in the Southeast; JM Lexus, one of South Florida’s leading Lexus dealers; DataScan, a provider of solutions for wholesale asset financing and inventory risk management; and Home Franchise Concepts, a multi-brand franchise network consisting of Budget Blinds, Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage, Concrete Craft, AdvantaClean, Kitchen Tune-Up, Bath Tune-Up and Two Maids & A Mop.
JM Family has earned various awards for its culture, products and services, including 23 consecutive years on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list.
