Production Engineer Composite (m/f/d)

Overview

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast moving industry. TOYOTA RACING creates excitement through team spirit and advanced technology.

We are currently seeking a Production Engineer Composite (m/f/d) to join our high performance motorsport and automotive environment in Cologne. In this role you will focus on the development, optimization and industrialization of composite production processes. Working closely with design and quality teams, you will ensure that innovative manufacturing technologies are successfully implemented while maintaining the highest standards of productivity, quality and efficiency.

Are you someone who enjoys analysing processes, improving technologies and turning ideas into robust production solutions? Do you enjoy working closely with engineers, designers and manufacturing teams to bring advanced composite components to life? Then you might be the right person to strengthen our team.

What we offer

• exciting projects within a cutting edge motorsport environment where advanced technologies meet real world racing applications
• the opportunity to actively shape composite production processes and introduce innovative manufacturing technologies
• a collaborative engineering culture with close interaction between design, production and quality teams
• attractive benefits packages including competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing and free on site gym
• a challenging workplace within a multinational company that combines technical excellence with a familiar and passionate team atmosphere

Your tasks

• develop, optimize, and standardize composite manufacturing processes (lay‑up, curing, trimming, bonding, assembly)
• create and update work instructions and technical production documentation
• Optimization and integration of jigs, fixtures, and support tooling into existing manufacturing processes
• monitor production KPIs and drive improvement initiatives in quality, lead time, and cost
• initiate root‑cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions together with design, quality- and workshop teams
• act as a hands‑on problem solver on the shop floor and coordinate production‑related projects

The successful candidate will

• hold a degree in Mechanical, Materials or Automotive Engineering or a comparable technical discipline
• possess solid knowledge of composite manufacturing technologies and quality‑relevant methods
• have experience with CAD tools (e.g., CATIA V5), ideally including composite‑design modules
• understand composite production requirements in motorsport or other high‑performance industries
• work reliably and solution‑oriented in cross‑functional teams with clear communication skills
• show an analytical, structured and proactive working style with strong focus on process stability and manufacturability