Max Dittman

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Bodyweld Production Engineering | Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana

Princeton, IN · Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

At Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, I worked within Bodyweld Production Engineering on the launch of a new BEV fender assembly line. I authored a detailed 30+ page process specification and instruction document, benchmarking fender processes at TMC Japan and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky to establish best practices. I completed comprehensive training on the Toyota Production System, Toyota Process Creation, and Improvement Methods. Using SolidWorks, I performed reach and feasibility studies on Kawasaki robotic weld tooling for three different processes. One of my key contributions was identifying three critical errors during late-stage planning and developing countermeasures that saved an estimated $250,000+. Beyond my engineering work, I organized six professional development events for co-ops to build skills and facilitate networking across the plant.

Key Contributions

  • Developed detailed 30+ page process specification and instruction for new BEV fender assembly
  • Benchmarked fender processes at TMC Japan and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
  • Completed training on Toyota Production System, Toyota Process Creation, and Improvement Methods
  • Performed reach and feasibility studies on Kawasaki robot and weld tooling for 3 different processes
  • Identified 3 critical errors in late-stage planning and created countermeasures saving an estimated $250,000+
  • Organized 6 professional development events aimed at educating co-ops and facilitating networking

Skills & Technologies

SolidWorksProcess EngineeringToyota Production SystemRobotics

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