Job Description Manager, Accessories Quality Engineering Rank 6 Scarborough, ON (Hybrid) Deadline: This posting will close by July 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $100,300 - $131,700. The salary offered will be based on the candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills and qualifications. Toyota Canada Inc. currently has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Accessories Quality Engineering to join our Accessories department. This is a full-time opportunity and will report to the National Manager, Accessories. The selected candidate will develop and continuously improve Accessory Quality Engineering processes and programs to maximize product quality and customer experience. The successful candidate will also monitor and investigate all filled quality reports for accessories and develop countermeasure plans where required. Finally, this individual will be responsible for the Technical Approval process from TMC Window Group for Toyota Canada Service Marketing products. What We’ll Bring: Company & Culture A hybrid work environment A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer Benefits Competitive compensation package including bonus Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Company pension plan with additional employer contributions Company demo vehicle Associate vehicle discount program Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness) Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits Sabbatical leave program What You’ll be Doing: Implement the Toyota Canada Certified Vendor program and getting buy in from the vendor community: perform vendor assessments and validate results, develop implementation schedule and launch implementation phase. Provide technical support to vendors to improve operations and certification levels Track corporate accessory Claim Rate and Failure Proportion, review all Flash Product Reports, Field Technical Reports, Port Quality Reports, Customer Interaction Centre input, reports to develop countermeasures and field fixes Work closely with Design Engineering to identify root cause and provide necessary support for countermeasure and field fix development. Monitor and track accessory warranty costs/vendors reimbursement Provide timely technical support to Legal, PQSS, Customer Relations, etc. Work with Toyota Canada ports to implement quality programs. Support Product Quality & Service Support department with joint projects. Provide technical support to Toyota Canada service marketing team with product technical approval by participating in required meetings, reviewing technical requirements as per Toyota Standards. Ensure vendor compliance with requirements as determined by Toyota Canada Legal or Regulatory Affairs. Provide leadership and guidance to junior team, including mentoring an Intern Engineering student to support Toyota Canada activities. Self-improvement to acquire latest updates on vendor management and quality programs in manufacturing Other duties as required. People Management Provide timely guidance, coaching, feedback, and accountability for direct reports to drive learning & development and successful project completion Lead team members to foster collaboration, understanding, support & Kaizen (continuous improvement) resulting in work efficiencies Empower the team to take initiative and proactively influence the business What You’ll Bring: University degree in Engineering. (Industrial Engineering with a background of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred) 8 to 10 years’ experience in automotive engineering Expert knowledge of the Toyota Production System (TPS). Working knowledge of Six Sigma techniques. Operational experience in production environments. Automotive experience with solid Toyota/Lexus product knowledge preferred Sound technical knowledge of automotive electronics & mechanical systems for design. Strong problem-solving skills Strong organizational and leadership skills Strong written and interpersonal skills Strong negotiation and analytical skills Proven ability to initiate & Improve work processes to increase efficiencies Ability to travel up to 50% About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. Please note TCI may use AI-powered tools to assist us with initial screening and assessment. Talent Acquisition Specialists always review all applications and Hiring Managers always make final hiring decisions throughout the selection process. #LI-PP1 #LI-Hybrid About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we’re building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of every journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below. Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver. Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H vehicles.