Principal Manufacturing Operations Manager, 5‑Axis Machining Toyota Racing Development

• USA•4.

0 Costa Mesa, CA Job Details $176,000

• $305,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Supplier performance management Operational analysis Performance improvement leadership Production schedule optimization Team leadership Operational management Spreadsheets Engineering Machining fixtures Developing automated manufacturing processes Engineering process optimization Machining tool setup Assembly fixtures Microsoft Office ROI Metal forging MRP Master's degree Manufacturing facility experience Key Performance Indicators Collaboration with product development teams Bachelor's degree in engineering CNC quality inspection Holding fixtures proficiency Quality inspection Bachelor's degree in operations management Quality control operations Leading team collaboration initiatives Collaboration with manufacturing teams Managing manufacturing teams Full Job Description Ready to architect a world‑class 5‑axis operation at TRD?

If you thrive on turning complexity into competitive advantage, this role puts you at the helm of TRD's manufacturing engine. You'll blend strategic investment decisions with on‑the‑floor leadership to deliver repeatable speed, precision, and quality. The mission Guide our Manufacturing Engineering, Production Control, and Quality functions to deliver tight‑tolerance race engine components and scalable commercial parts — on time, at quality, and with OEE 80% across 18+ 5‑axis CNC machines. How you'll lead Set direction: Own equipment evaluation/selection, ROI and capital planning, facility layout, and workforce planning across the operation.

Engineer excellence:

Define processes for TRD‑manufactured components; apply advanced CNC programming, tooling, fixturing, and verification to full 5‑axis work.

Control flow:

Orchestrate two workstreams — low‑volume, high‑precision, short‑lead‑time race parts and higher‑volume commercial runs — through rigorous scheduling and execution.

Assure quality:

Build an inspection culture that elevates in‑house and supplier performance.

Adopt the future:

Introduce automation, robotics, and AI‑assisted tools to enhance efficiency, quality, and capability.

Champion safety and collaboration:

Partner with Planning/Purchasing, Design Engineering, Race Engine Build, Commercial Assembly, and EHS on matters impacting the manufacturing floor.

Lead people:

Inspire a ~40‑member team — from postgraduate engineers to shop‑floor technicians — with a "see, touch, feel" leadership philosophy. What you've done Earned a Bachelor's in Engineering or Operations Management (Master's welcome). Accumulated 10+ years in high‑precision, automated 5‑axis CNC environments and 5+ years leading multi‑disciplinary teams. Owned process definition/optimization, production scheduling, and inspection methods — and delivered measurable results. Managed to OEE and operational KPIs with data‑first rigor. Excelled in complex, tight‑tolerance, 5‑axis high‑speed milling. Leveraged ERP/MRP and shop‑floor systems to drive performance. Led 40+ people, including leaders of leaders. Bonus points HyperMill power‑user; Creo and Vericut experience. Applied AI‑assisted tools (LLMs) for analysis, documentation, and process improvement. Worked across billet, forging, and casting materials. Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency. Designed, machined, and assembled fixtures/tooling. Built mixed‑volume, mixed‑complexity schedules end‑to‑end. Logistics and rewards Travel up to 10%, primarily to TRD facilities and motorsports events.

Compensation:

$176,400.00

• $305,800.

00 annual base salary range. Why Toyota | Why TRD Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. Toyota empowers people to build the future of mobility. At TRD, we aim to be the most respected motorsports engineering organization — and your leadership in manufacturing is central to that ambition. Eligibility To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time. Belonging at Toyota 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.