Application Delivery Lead, Manufacturing & Quality Systems

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 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 Manufacturing IT Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Application Delivery Lead who will support Manufacturing and Quality business operations.

The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as the liaison between Manufacturing and Quality Operations and the Application Delivery program. This role will lead business engagement efforts to understand manufacturing and quality processes, document requirements, and ensure alignment between business needs and IT Application/Architecture design.

Reporting to the IT Applications Delivery Product Owner, the person in this role will support the Manufacturing IT department’s objective to deliver high-quality, scalable MES solutions that enable efficient and compliant quality operations.

This position is based in the Battery Plant, in Liberty, NC. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.

What you’ll be doing

Lead business engagement with Manufacturing and Quality Operations stakeholders and subject matter experts, understand day-to-day production workflows.

Facilitate workshops, interviews, and process mapping sessions to capture current and future state workflows

Document detailed business requirements, use cases, and functional specifications for Manufacturing and Quality IT Application Modules

Translate business needs into clear, actionable requirements and user stories

Collaborate with developers, testers, and solution architects to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented

Validate that application configurations align with documented business needs through functional reviews and UAT support

Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize Manufacturing and Quality processes using MES capabilities

Support development of application training materials, SOPs, and user guides related to quality processes

Communicate application system changes, enhancements, and impacts to Manufacturing and Quality Operations teams

Maintain requirements traceability and manage changes throughout the project lifecycle

Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and demos

Support testing efforts by reviewing test cases and validating end-to-end quality workflows

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of business analysis experience, including at least 3 years supporting manufacturing or quality systems

Able to capture application requirements and understand business applications architecture and design.

Strong understanding of manufacturing and quality processes (e.g., defect tracking, non-conformance management, SPC)

Experience documenting business processes and application systems functional requirements for enterprise applications

Experience working with MES/MOM systems (Siemens OpCenter preferred)

Added bonus if you have

Experience in automotive or battery manufacturing environments

Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement experience

Experience using requirements management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps

• 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

Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Relocation Assistance (if applicable).

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.

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 do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .